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as in playhouse
a building or part of a building where movies are shown
there's still one theater in town that shows independent films
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as in drama
the public performance of plays
have been fascinated by the theater ever since I was a child
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as in auditorium
a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings
the lecturer waited until the theater was full before beginning
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Recent Examples of theater
The space transforms into a theater thanks to a 120-inch floating screen, laser projector, and surround sound.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2026
In a 2022 interview with Sacramento News and Review, Buck Busfield, spoke about creating a successful regional theater that has managed to stay in operation for more than 30 years and to gain a national profile.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Additional accolades include a 2025 Grammy for best musical theater album.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 15 Jan. 2026
The video continued with the Grammy award-winning singer interviewing her about all things theater.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2026
In a 2022 interview with Sacramento News and Review, Buck Busfield, spoke about creating a successful regional theater that has managed to stay in operation for more than 30 years and to gain a national profile.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Additional accolades include a 2025 Grammy for best musical theater album.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 15 Jan. 2026
The video continued with the Grammy award-winning singer interviewing her about all things theater.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theater
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His departure at the end of the year will end his 18-year tenure at the playhouse.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Dec. 2025
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Sagan renovated and reopened the Harper Theater in Hyde Park as a playhouse and a dance and music venue in 1964, according to the Chicago Public Library.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
18 Dec. 2025
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The actor is currently dating Daniela Norman, an actress who starred in 2019's Cats and the 2020 Netflix dance drama Tiny Pretty Things.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Wyle also took home the trophy for outstanding actor in a drama series, while his co-star Katherine LaNasa won for outstanding supporting actress.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Instead of costly real estate leases, IMAX makes deals with cinema chains to install its equipment into their auditoriums and then takes a share of the box office receipts for films screened in those theaters.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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Unidentified plainclothes dudes then dragged her out of the high school auditorium while other Idahoans watched — some in amusement, others not so much.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Florida’s four-game win over Edmonton in the 2025 Stanley Cup Final set the stage for another White House visit.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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The show features figure skating, DJs, music and sing-alongs as Mickey Mouse, Goofy and other Disney characters hit the stage.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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See our gallery of renderings and amphitheater photos taken by Courier Journal photographer Jeff Faughender.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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That account was supported by surveillance footage provided by Live Nation, owner of the amphitheater, witness statements and a forensic interview, police said.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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EngineAI confirmed that its production models are powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor, providing up to 2000 TOPS of AI compute, along with a 360-degree LiDAR perception system.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Reliability, flexibility, and fast, on time delivery guide development, with specifications tailored to local markets and customers, from last mile hubs and national distribution to cold storage, production facilities, and data centres.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Jan. 2026
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The character came to life after the writers' strike temporarily shut down much of the entertainment industry.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Sirens star says his passion for acting stems from his love of TV and wrestling.—
Sabienna Bowman,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Additional acting credits across film and TV include Good Times, The Waltons, The Jeffersons, 227, Good Morning, Miss Bliss, Family Matters, The Sinbad Show, Moesha, The Steve Harvey Show, The Nanny, Seems Like Old Times, Southern Comfort, Doctor Detroit, Ski Patrol and My Favorite Martian.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Theater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theater. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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