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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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Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
The ceremony will celebrate approximately 175 graduates receiving bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees across TFT’s programs in theater, film, television, and digital media.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 May 2025
The indoor amenities include a game room, an exercise room, and a theater room with comfy movie-theater-style seating.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 May 2025
After years of lawsuits and courtroom drama, director Joel Souza (who was also injured in the incident) finished the movie (now in theaters and on demand).
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 May 2025
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Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
The ceremony will celebrate approximately 175 graduates receiving bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees across TFT’s programs in theater, film, television, and digital media.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 May 2025
The indoor amenities include a game room, an exercise room, and a theater room with comfy movie-theater-style seating.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 May 2025
After years of lawsuits and courtroom drama, director Joel Souza (who was also injured in the incident) finished the movie (now in theaters and on demand).
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theater
Noun
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The set includes the full family playhouse and JJ, along with his entire family (Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, siblings TomTom and YoYo, and Bingo).—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
20 May 2025
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The home boasts a heated saltwater pool with a spill-over spa, a spacious covered lanai with a grilling station and an oversized, fenced yard with a playhouse and outdoor shower.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Two months earlier, Lee — one of the unforgettable leads of Bong’s multi-Oscar-winning drama Parasite — had been one of Korea’s biggest and most beloved movie stars.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has a lot of unresolved drama to explore.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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The seating should also be more comfortable than a standard auditorium.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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In what is arguably a first for Imax, Gerwig’s feature take of C.S. Lewis’ classic is getting an exclusive two-week global run in the format across 1,000 auditoriums in 90 countries beginning November 26, 2026, with a streaming debut to follow on Netflix on Christmas Day.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
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Pagnol did suggest this idea, to put a tariff on American cinema.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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The longtime focal point of cinema has lost a lot of opportunities to the rest of the world: There are other major American hubs, including in Georgia and New Mexico, but plenty more in regions such as Europe and Australia, where tax incentives are plentiful and labor is often far cheaper.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
17 May 2025
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How well Trump and his congressional leadership team handle that tool this year to reshape and redirect the federal government will set a powerful narrative for the first stage of Trump's second term.—
Ron Elving,
NPR,
17 May 2025
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Here is how the Mariners (24-19) will line up for Game 2: Matt Waldron’s pitstop Still in the early stages of building up, right-hander Matt Waldron (oblique) is in San Diego to throw a bullpen in front of the big-league staff on Sunday.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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“Theater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theater. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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