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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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2
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
Moore went on to take part in television and theater roles in the years to follow, before gaining wider recognition and establishing herself as a leading lady in Hollywood.
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Nicholas Rice, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The labels recognized her talent — a geeky theater kid who happened to be a writing prodigy.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
My articles are aimed at Culture Vultures who love to seek out the most interesting exhibitions, films, theatre, museums or other cultural events.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Hardly anyone dresses up for the theater anymore, but my suit and I were ready for our close-up.
—Eric Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
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Nicholas Rice, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The labels recognized her talent — a geeky theater kid who happened to be a writing prodigy.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
My articles are aimed at Culture Vultures who love to seek out the most interesting exhibitions, films, theatre, museums or other cultural events.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Hardly anyone dresses up for the theater anymore, but my suit and I were ready for our close-up.
—Eric Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theater
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In addition to all the indoor exhibits, the museum has its own mini golf course and brand new outdoor playground along with a playhouse and Rainbow Music Garden.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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On July 28 at 6:30 p.m., the playhouse is actually showing the 1952 movie, which stars Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O’Connor, and is fully expecting the screening to go as planned.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
26 July 2025
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Hugo kept his cool as his crew became increasingly ensnared in Solène’s machinations and managed to keep a respectable distance from the interpersonal drama of the boat.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
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Tillman joins the company of Viola Davis, who became the first Black woman to win lead actress in a drama in 2015, and Billy Porter, the first openly gay Black man to win a lead acting award in 2019.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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Among these advocates was Areulia Davis, whose kindergarten class had met on the auditorium stage in an overcrowded Pope elementary in the 1960s.—
Mila Koumpilova,
ProPublica,
9 Sep. 2025
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Within the massive auditorium, the ceiling is lined with thousands of tiny lights resembling stars that shimmer as the lights dim.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
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About a hundred people packed into the museum’s private cinema to hear the results—five winners out of some ten thousand entries—while munching popcorn from little striped cartons.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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The committee said in a statement that the film’s inclusion underscores Indonesian cinema’s growing ambition to strengthen its presence on the global stage.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Sep. 2025
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The intermediate stage is known as ENSO-Neutral, when neither La Niña nor El Niño are present.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Of course, fans saw Gilmore Girls alums Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel also reunite on the stage at the Emmys to present an award.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Theater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theater. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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