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or theatres
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as in playhouses
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 auditoriums
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 theaters
In 2021, the first Mortal Kombat debuted simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max due to the ongoing pandemic.
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Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2026
Most professional theaters are located downtown, where productions that grapple with issues important to locals, like immigration and Latino culture, appear less frequently.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
More films in theaters, however, doesn’t necessarily mean more money.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 May 2026
Music continues to be a huge draw for movie theaters as the industry navigates rough waters amid hopes of a durable postpandemic recovery.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
After the final version arrives in theaters, the Oasis doc will stream on Disney+ and Hulu.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
Indeed, the sequel to the fan-favorite 1998 film, in which Bullock and Kidman play sister sorcerers, will hit theaters this September.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 2 May 2026
The Avenue of the Arts with its theaters and music venues stretches just south, making the hotel an ideal location for culture buffs, too.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is out now in theaters.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2026
Most professional theaters are located downtown, where productions that grapple with issues important to locals, like immigration and Latino culture, appear less frequently.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
More films in theaters, however, doesn’t necessarily mean more money.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 May 2026
Music continues to be a huge draw for movie theaters as the industry navigates rough waters amid hopes of a durable postpandemic recovery.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
After the final version arrives in theaters, the Oasis doc will stream on Disney+ and Hulu.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
Indeed, the sequel to the fan-favorite 1998 film, in which Bullock and Kidman play sister sorcerers, will hit theaters this September.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 2 May 2026
The Avenue of the Arts with its theaters and music venues stretches just south, making the hotel an ideal location for culture buffs, too.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is out now in theaters.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for theaters
Noun
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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,
28 Apr. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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One noteworthy example was the $150M epic Desert Warrior, which finally landed in cinemas last week.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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Just how Canneseries achieved this says much about the lure of Cannes and a screening in the 2,300-seat Grand Theatre Lumière, one of the most iconic cinemas in the world.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Watch an opera at the Arena, one of the world’s largest surviving ancient Roman amphitheaters.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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From ancient amphitheaters to Renaissance galleries, the famous landmarks in Italy offer deeply authentic cultural and religious experiences for travelers who appreciate slowing down.—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Theaters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theaters. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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