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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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Recent Examples of theater
Ben Shapiro’s heartwarming enjoyment of musical theater?
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Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
There’s been a strange phenomenon, how oftentimes movies on streaming services don’t make the impact culturally that movies in theaters can do.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Imagem Filmes will release in theaters in Brazil.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 14 May 2026
Per The Hollywood Reporter’s initial reporting, after the theater caught fire, the production said the building was safely cleared of personnel.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
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Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
There’s been a strange phenomenon, how oftentimes movies on streaming services don’t make the impact culturally that movies in theaters can do.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Imagem Filmes will release in theaters in Brazil.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 14 May 2026
Per The Hollywood Reporter’s initial reporting, after the theater caught fire, the production said the building was safely cleared of personnel.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theater
Noun
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In 1936, it was leased to CBS for use as a radio playhouse.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
18 May 2026
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The playhouse also stages seasonal works, like A Christmas Carol.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
Noun
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While internal drama was brewing, OpenAI's technology continued to advance.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Nature is no big deal in Cristian Mungiu‘s superb new drama of systemic order and individual disarray, which takes in the sprawling waters and monochrome mountainscapes of the region with a placidly appreciative eye.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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With its curved ceiling, the 120-seat auditorium serves not just as a film and laser show venue but also as a planetarium.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
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The package is to include $40 million in general obligation bond funding to modernize the Legendary Roy Wilkins Auditorium, a 5,800-seat auditorium built in 1932.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2026
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Rashad knows that even now, at this late stage in hip-hop’s evolution, rappers are expected to guard their reputations carefully.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Daniella Segura Thursday evening's debate marks the fifth time the seven candidates have taken the stage in recent weeks.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Its amphitheater has a busy calendar of live music throughout the summer, from Broadway reviews to Taylor Swift tributes.—
Maryam Siddiqi,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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After the Cyclones hired a company to schedule events for the project’s amphitheater, conversations evolved into shows at Jack Trice Stadium.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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All the thespian’s chemistry felt less like castmates promoting a production and more like siblings teasing one another out of deep affection.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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However, Samsung's workers' union disputed the impact of the strikes, saying in a statement that previous production pauses had occurred for equipment inspection, maintenance and process adjustments.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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The spa Indoor and outdoor pools here provide extra options for entertainment, and the patio’s sunbeds see a lot of attention, especially on weekends when rates often drop here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Throughout her career, the actor has deliberately chosen powerful, complex roles and founded the Geena Davis Institute to combat unconscious bias and increase representation in entertainment.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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But Ahangarani’s skill as a story teller, honed over a three-decade acting career including more than 40 features, and through directing a number of documentary shorts, is clear to see.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Of course, at this stage in her career — and with no formal acting training under her belt — every set is still a learning experience.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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“Theater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theater. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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