as in many
being of a large but indefinite number
would sometimes experience multiplex moods in the course of a single day
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Recent Examples of multiplex
Chloe Veltman, NPR, 24 Aug. 2025
Late August and early September can become a bit of a dumping ground at your local multiplex.
—Scott Phillips, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 July 2025
Jaws was criticized for shepherding Hollywood out of the daring age of the late sixties and early seventies into a more impersonal multiplex age, but that’s not the film’s fault: That’s just a measure of how amazing an achievement Jaws actually was.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 20 June 2025
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Adjective
There are 62 screenings of KPop Demon Hunters this weekend at the Cinemark Century multiplex in Daly City, just south of San Francisco.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 24 Aug. 2025
Late August and early September can become a bit of a dumping ground at your local multiplex.
—Scott Phillips, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
These days at the multiplex, not all heroes — or villains — are created equal.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 July 2025
Jaws was criticized for shepherding Hollywood out of the daring age of the late sixties and early seventies into a more impersonal multiplex age, but that’s not the film’s fault: That’s just a measure of how amazing an achievement Jaws actually was.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiplex
Adjective
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That ban was seen by many as an attack on freedom of speech -- and an extension of what some described as the government's corrupt nature.—
Rajeev Tyagi,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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In 2023, many Americans had five weeks off before the Ryder Cup in Rome.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Suddenly, San Marcos is looking like a health care hub similar to La Jolla or to the Sharp HealthCare and Rady Children’s Hospital megaplex at Genesee Avenue on Highway 163.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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Anchored since 1997 by the Edwards megaplex — now operated by Regal — the multi-acre Spectrum had been majority-owned by D.D. Dunlap since 2008.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The festival will involve more than 50 activities that center upon tinkering, including creating machines with raw materials, exploring artistic techniques and engaging in numerous crafting and building options.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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These investments also contribute little to enhancing a company’s core business operations, especially when numerous tokens are trading near all-time highs.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Kirk began recording multiple podcasts a day, railing against mask mandates and school closures.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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The front facing camera will have a square sensor that the company says allows for multiple photo orientations when used for selfies.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Multiplex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiplex. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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