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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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In 1936, it was leased to CBS for use as a radio playhouse.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
18 May 2026
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The playhouse also stages seasonal works, like A Christmas Carol.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Treasure Beach Village, the newest addition to Beaches Turks and Caicos, introduces 101 new multi-bedroom suites, a 15,000-square-foot lagoon infinity pool, six new dining concepts, and a 32-seat cinema to the resort.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Designed by architect Thomas Juul-Hansen, 250 West 96th Street features a 75-foot saltwater lap pool, a rooftop outdoor cinema, a squash court, a children’s playroom, spa facilities, dining lounges, and entertainment spaces aimed at creating a multigenerational community.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 May 2026
Noun
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From Fort Worth to ‘Live from New York’ Culhane started theater in Los Angeles, doing improv bits during high school.—
Ella Gonzales
May 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Viva Maude’s first project to hit theaters was the bold adaptation of Hedda in fall 2025, in which Thompson played the titular character.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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“Nickelodeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nickelodeon. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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