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Recent Examples of nickelodeon
The decor includes an old-fashioned nickelodeon as well as a bathroom with Art Deco design.
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Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Budget-friendly movie houses known as nickelodeons became a favorite attraction for urban dwellers in the first two decades of the 20th century.
—Timeka Tounsel, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
After the wildcat ways of the nickelodeon period gave way to the assembly line machinery of the studio system, stunt people — out of a sense of professionalism not to say self-preservation — embraced their vocation as serious business.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 14 June 2025
But just before moving pictures started to proliferate in their nickelodeon infancy, the Shuberts saw an opportunity in the legitimate theater and grabbed it.
—Frank Rich, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
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Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Budget-friendly movie houses known as nickelodeons became a favorite attraction for urban dwellers in the first two decades of the 20th century.
—Timeka Tounsel, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
After the wildcat ways of the nickelodeon period gave way to the assembly line machinery of the studio system, stunt people — out of a sense of professionalism not to say self-preservation — embraced their vocation as serious business.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 14 June 2025
But just before moving pictures started to proliferate in their nickelodeon infancy, the Shuberts saw an opportunity in the legitimate theater and grabbed it.
—Frank Rich, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nickelodeon
Noun
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Proceeds will benefit the playhouse’s community engagement, military and learning programs.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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The home was a builder’s personal residence and has numerous amenities, including a workshop that could be a studio or playhouse.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Our bodies pass from one camera’s jurisdiction to another, turning the city street or suburban road into a constant cinema of overlapping angles.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Inside, design inspiration comes from classic cinema, with rustic parquet floors, lacquered timbers, and local stones.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Margaritaville homes are designed and constructed with a beach-house aesthetic and decor, and center around large activity hubs that include swimming pools, concert and theater space, and a fitness center.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The film will play on the screen through at least April 15, according to the theater’s website.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Nickelodeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nickelodeon. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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