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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
While still a great number, the subsequent spike signals that Michael may be benefiting from the nostalgia factor that is inspiring infrequent moviegoers to return to the multiplex in droves for the first time since the pandemic, or sparking interest among the most avid moviegoing demo, Gen Zers.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Seize the ticket machines, the popcorn buckets, the box office receipts at every multiplex in America.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Leading Indian multiplex chain PVR Inox will mount a week-long retrospective dedicated to director David Dhawan beginning May 8, screening five of his most celebrated Hindi-language comedies across 40 venues in 25 cities.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
While still a great number, the subsequent spike signals that Michael may be benefiting from the nostalgia factor that is inspiring infrequent moviegoers to return to the multiplex in droves for the first time since the pandemic, or sparking interest among the most avid moviegoing demo, Gen Zers.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
If slightly adult-leaning movies once occupied the center of the multiplex, that territory now belongs to the PG movie.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Seize the ticket machines, the popcorn buckets, the box office receipts at every multiplex in America.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiplex
Adjective
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Her building in Zelenograd was just one of many hit in a mass wave of Ukrainian drone strikes on May 17.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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After the Fever led by as many as 12 in the second half, the Liberty stormed back, capitalizing on Indiana turnovers to secure an 83-75 victory.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
Noun
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The Regal Boise megaplex — formerly Edwards Cinemas — made significant improvements, including converting one of its auditoriums to IMAX.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Jan. 2026
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The development group promises to transform the complex into a new entertainment megaplex.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Several local restaurants, a huge FIFA store and numerous activations are part of the grounds.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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Trump has attended numerous sporting events since beginning his second term, including the Super Bowl in New Orleans two seasons ago, the Daytona 500 and the Ryder Cup.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
Noun
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For more than 20 years, Tribeca Festival and Chanel have linked to bridge the gap between fine art and cinema by presenting original works from artists to Tribeca Festival award-winning filmmakers.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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Introducing Pawlikowski’s film, Frémaux echoed Bruel’s defense of cinema as a public good before turning to the work itself.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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An Orange County man downed 2 quarts of Jack Daniel’s before firing a gun multiple times inside his Laguna Niguel home, forcing terrified relatives to flee.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Three deputies fired their guns, and the man was struck multiple times.—
Andrea Klick,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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“Multiplex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiplex. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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