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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
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Photo : Jo David for Sotheby’s International Realty A children’s playhouse.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2025
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There's also a local playhouse with Broadway-style shows and a pedestrian-friendly downtown.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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Winston Duke will lead Kingsland, the fifth drama series that Kevin Hart and Charlamagne Tha God‘s audio production company has made with Audible. Duke (Black Panther, Us) will play seasoned investigator Jamison Wright in the thriller, alongside Yara Martinez, who plays Roxanne Wright.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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For the faithful gathered here, of course, the sideshow drama was not the point.—
Katie Primm,
NBC news,
9 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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Anything that is possible to make international cinema more accessible is necessary and welcome.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
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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The ‘Turkey Brothers’ steal the encore with a boisterous jam As fans begged for an encore to an empty stage, an unlikely guest took center stage.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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But due to noise from the venue next door, which was playing loud music amid a competing bar, Bruni bailed even after the musicians were assembled on stage.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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“Theater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theater. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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