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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
Outdoor tenants in the property’s North Mall and on other nearby lots, including Planet Fitness, IHOP and the AMC Ford City 14 movie theaters, were not targeted by the city and all remain open for business.
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Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
The younger Burrows spent hours of his youth in theaters and studios watching his father work, dining with him at such famed New York haunts as Sardi’s and Gallagher’s and meeting celebrities who attended his father’s New Year’s Eve parties.
—Beth Harris, Fortune, 20 June 2026
In France, in my little town, theaters had maybe 50 seats.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 June 2026
Toy Story 5 is in theaters now.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
More like a small city, larger than Pompeii, Hadrian’s Palace boasted a sprawling display of 30 monumental buildings, including palaces, libraries, baths, and theaters.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Crowe said he had been vindicated by the fact that when the film came out there were more women in theatres than men.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 June 2026
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass is in theaters July 10.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Oh Canada is now out in US theaters.
—Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
The younger Burrows spent hours of his youth in theaters and studios watching his father work, dining with him at such famed New York haunts as Sardi’s and Gallagher’s and meeting celebrities who attended his father’s New Year’s Eve parties.
—Beth Harris, Fortune, 20 June 2026
In France, in my little town, theaters had maybe 50 seats.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 June 2026
Toy Story 5 is in theaters now.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
More like a small city, larger than Pompeii, Hadrian’s Palace boasted a sprawling display of 30 monumental buildings, including palaces, libraries, baths, and theaters.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Crowe said he had been vindicated by the fact that when the film came out there were more women in theatres than men.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 June 2026
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass is in theaters July 10.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Oh Canada is now out in US theaters.
—Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for theaters
Noun
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Even after completing four playhouses, Orrock says the project remains far from finished.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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,
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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In 2018, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, an investigative journalist famous for wearing a beaded mask to hide his identity, exposed just how deep Ghana’s football problems ran by releasing a documentary that was screened at cinemas and theatres across the country.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Our nonprofit is a vibrant year-round organization featuring robust educational programming, two flourishing cinemas and of course the thriving 10-day film festival that started it all.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
17 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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Red Rocks remains the industry’s gold standard for outdoor amphitheaters.—
Jonathan Cohen,
SPIN,
13 June 2026
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“Theaters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theaters. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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