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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 agency will work with Mýa in such areas as music, touring, brand partnerships, film, TV, theater, documentary, licensing, publishing, fashion, wellness, lifestyle and more.
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Like the assignment by the man’s most brilliant student or the Oedipus trilogy, which was performed in Athens’s outdoor theaters in the fifth century BCE, Helen of Nowhere will end up transforming the man at its center beyond his imagining.
—Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
When the artist Titus Kaphar had the budget-stretching idea to build out a theater in Gagosian’s Beverly Hills gallery to show his new film, Verhallen got the speaker company KEF to donate the sound system.
—Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 18 June 2026
When the Columbia Pictures project hits theaters on October 23, audiences will get to see a different side of Waititi as a filmmaker and Ortega as an actor.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 18 June 2026
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Like the assignment by the man’s most brilliant student or the Oedipus trilogy, which was performed in Athens’s outdoor theaters in the fifth century BCE, Helen of Nowhere will end up transforming the man at its center beyond his imagining.
—Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
When the artist Titus Kaphar had the budget-stretching idea to build out a theater in Gagosian’s Beverly Hills gallery to show his new film, Verhallen got the speaker company KEF to donate the sound system.
—Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 18 June 2026
When the Columbia Pictures project hits theaters on October 23, audiences will get to see a different side of Waititi as a filmmaker and Ortega as an actor.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theater
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The 120 square-foot structure is also large enough to use as a playhouse for little ones or workshop for DIY projects, but the interior customization options are truly endless.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Orrock currently has four playhouses spread throughout her yard, each with its own personality, theme and purpose.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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The drama surrounding the Kennedy Center – beyond the performances staged inside – began after Congress approved $258 million to renovate the building.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Their drama is already stale, and between Nathan’s touchiness and Joe’s mistreatment of women, their fight over who is a better guy, a better seaman, a better worker, a better boyfriend is disengaging at best and aggravating at worst.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
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Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
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Across the country, families are filling auditoriums and lawns to watch their seniors walk across the stage.—
Matt Gandal,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The memorandum signed by leaders of the United States and Iran sets the stage for negotiations over the two issues.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Canada and Qatar drew their first matches, making this an extremely important opportunity for their hopes of advancing out of the group stage.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Arenas and amphitheaters in Seattle, Vancouver, Grand Rapids, and other cities will host the extended co-headlining run, which had seemingly wrapped in London and Manchester this past weekend.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
22 June 2026
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Zimmerman had been scheduled to perform at the amphitheater at Sandia Resort and Casino in Albuquerque but canceled his concert at the last minute.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
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Fans of the musical may also recognize some familiar pieces when the production arrives in Denver.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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In March 2026, Musk announced a plan to build the largest chip production facility in the world, in Texas.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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The new partnership marks the most ambitious collaboration between HRTS and Easterseals Disability Services to date, with the organizations previously joining forces on numerous initiatives aiming to improve accessibility in the entertainment industry and authentic representation on screen.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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The figures involved in setting up the fight are Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Al-Sheikh, Ring Magazine and Saudi entertainment group Sela as well as broadcaster Netflix.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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One of the biggest questions this Emmy season is how many The Pitt cast members will get acting nominations.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
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Following in her mother's footsteps, Judith Sheldon pursued a brief acting career in the 1950s.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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“Theater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theater. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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