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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
Faces of Death — which also stars Charli xcx, Josie Totah, Aaron Holliday and Jermaine Fowler — is in theaters now.
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Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
DeVito also directed this charming flick that kinda bombed in theaters but developed a following on VHS and DVD.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2026
Gully recommends more collaboration with studio marketing teams, periodic calls for Cinema United members about the latest upcoming titles rather than only the once-a-year CinemaCon showcase, or a playbook of ideas for how individual theaters can succeed rather than going into a weekend blind.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2026
Lords of War will be released in theaters in 2027 by Vertical.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
The buildings, neon lights, the sprawling stores, and historic theaters—this is Madrid's most iconic street.
—David Moralejo, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
It’s known for entertainment attractions at its stores — including IMAX 3D movie theaters, a rope course and, in Reading, Massachusetts, depictions of Boston landmarks made of millions of jelly beans.
—Dave Collins, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Most visitors to London see an old-world scrim of royal palaces, ancient pubs and West End theaters.
—Frank Langfitt, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Over Your Dead Body opens in theaters on April 24.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
DeVito also directed this charming flick that kinda bombed in theaters but developed a following on VHS and DVD.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2026
Gully recommends more collaboration with studio marketing teams, periodic calls for Cinema United members about the latest upcoming titles rather than only the once-a-year CinemaCon showcase, or a playbook of ideas for how individual theaters can succeed rather than going into a weekend blind.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2026
Lords of War will be released in theaters in 2027 by Vertical.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
The buildings, neon lights, the sprawling stores, and historic theaters—this is Madrid's most iconic street.
—David Moralejo, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
It’s known for entertainment attractions at its stores — including IMAX 3D movie theaters, a rope course and, in Reading, Massachusetts, depictions of Boston landmarks made of millions of jelly beans.
—Dave Collins, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Most visitors to London see an old-world scrim of royal palaces, ancient pubs and West End theaters.
—Frank Langfitt, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Over Your Dead Body opens in theaters on April 24.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for theaters
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Steer clear of windows and avoid large open spaces like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
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Hampshire College students react On Tuesday students and staff walked solemnly through campus after learning the news during meetings held in the college's auditoriums.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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With it lineup selected by a committee of filmmakers, its main aim is to help independent films, which could struggle to find an audience, exist in cinemas.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
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Chime, his 2024 horror short, and Serpent’s Path (1998), the dark gangland thriller, are currently screening in arthouse cinemas in major cities across the country courtesy of Janus.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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As part of the settlement, the company agreed to do things like cap service fees at 15% and divest exclusive booking agreements with about a dozen amphitheaters, which ticketing organizations and Democratic lawmakers say does not go nearly far enough.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Get In Girl Tour, produced by Live Nation, was set to launch on June 12 in Clarkston, Michigan, with Trainor scheduled to perform at 30 arenas and amphitheaters across North America, featuring support from Icona Pop.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Theaters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theaters. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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