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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
Oversight hearings turned into theater.
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The latter, which opened at the James Earl Jones Theatre in 2025 and closed after 104 performances, will make its post-Broadway debut next spring as part of an original production at Pasadena Playhouse during its 2026-27 season, the theater announced Thursday.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Lionsgate released director Paul Feig’s The Housemaid in theaters late last year, with Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried leading the cast in an adaptation of McFadden’s 2022 novel.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2026
The couple haven’t found a coordinating style rhythm just yet, dressing very differently for their night at the theater.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 May 2026
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The latter, which opened at the James Earl Jones Theatre in 2025 and closed after 104 performances, will make its post-Broadway debut next spring as part of an original production at Pasadena Playhouse during its 2026-27 season, the theater announced Thursday.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Lionsgate released director Paul Feig’s The Housemaid in theaters late last year, with Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried leading the cast in an adaptation of McFadden’s 2022 novel.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2026
The couple haven’t found a coordinating style rhythm just yet, dressing very differently for their night at the theater.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theater
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The 120 square-foot structure is also large enough to use as a playhouse for little ones or workshop for DIY projects, but the interior customization options are truly endless.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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The precinct included the Blackfriars playhouse, which Shakespeare part-owned.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Inspired by the writer-director’s childhood, the historical coming-of-age drama is set in 1960s South Vietnam where a family-run theater becomes a haven for an eight-year-old boy who leans on the magic of cinema to grow up amid a divisive war.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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Showrunner, writer and executive producer Jonathan Glatzer, executive producer Gina Mingacci and actors Billy Magnussen and Simon Helberg opened up about the timeliness of the drama.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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Those have ranged from the auditorium demolition to neighborhood impacts of ancillary commercial space included in the plan.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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Crown Point Junior Music Academy officially celebrated its recent remodel on April 16 by dedicating its new state-of-the-art auditorium as a performance space in memory of music teacher Steve Luchs.—
Cyril A. Reinicke,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Semafor World Economy 2026 drove headlines each day across three concurrent stages of news-making conversations.—
Rachel Keidan,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
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An outbreak in January among high school students in San Francisco points to the persistence of the disease, which has both active and latent stages, according to previous reporting by The Mercury News.—
Allison Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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Free music is everywhere this summer, from museums and amphitheaters to Denver International Airport.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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All face-value proceeds will be donated to Steps of Faith, the amphitheater said.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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The high production values and frequent genre-hopping were inspired by the sketch-comedy duo Key and Peele, whom Barker grew up watching religiously.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Redick added that part of what Holmgren has done, overhelping on defense and forcing Ayton toward the perimeter, has stifled the 7-footer’s production.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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In addition to founding CNN, the first 24-hour cable news network, Turner launched multiple TV and entertainment brands -- including Cartoon Network, TNT and Turner Classic Movies.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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The company’s entertainment streaming operation posted an 88% leap in operating income, reaching $582 million.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Mack quickly became entrenched in the organization, under the guise that Raniere could help her with her acting career, per The Hollywood Reporter.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Kelce could dive back into acting or try being an NFL broadcaster or — who knows?—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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“Theater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theater. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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