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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
And the movie theaters will be full again!
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
But the company hasn’t debuted any films at Cannes since the festival changed its rules requiring that competition films play in local theaters before streaming in an effort to quell an outcry by French exhibitors.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 16 May 2026
Opened in 1929 by Emmanuel Martinez during the Roaring ’20s, the art deco hotel, now with more than 400 rooms, quickly became one of the French Riviera’s defining social theaters.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Films will play on Wednesday mornings, and select theaters will also play Summer Movie Clubhouse films on Thursdays.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Below, a rundown of the biggest and splashiest movies heading to theaters in the coming weeks.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
Obsession is now playing in theaters.
—Scott Shilstone, Deadline, 16 May 2026
Jackass 5 premieres in theaters on June 26.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Most professional theaters are located downtown, where productions that grapple with issues important to locals, like immigration and Latino culture, appear less frequently.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
But the company hasn’t debuted any films at Cannes since the festival changed its rules requiring that competition films play in local theaters before streaming in an effort to quell an outcry by French exhibitors.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 16 May 2026
Opened in 1929 by Emmanuel Martinez during the Roaring ’20s, the art deco hotel, now with more than 400 rooms, quickly became one of the French Riviera’s defining social theaters.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Films will play on Wednesday mornings, and select theaters will also play Summer Movie Clubhouse films on Thursdays.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Below, a rundown of the biggest and splashiest movies heading to theaters in the coming weeks.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
Obsession is now playing in theaters.
—Scott Shilstone, Deadline, 16 May 2026
Jackass 5 premieres in theaters on June 26.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Most professional theaters are located downtown, where productions that grapple with issues important to locals, like immigration and Latino culture, appear less frequently.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for theaters
Noun
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The permit would cover the Cinerama Dome, 14 adjacent auditoriums and a restaurant café with two outdoor spaces.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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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,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The neighborhood/area Kolonaki is like the Mayfair or Upper East Side of Athens, full of embassies, art galleries, boutiques, and outdoor cinemas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Filmed live at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London by Trafalgar Releasing last year, Giant, starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl, will be screened in over 900 cinemas in 18 countries including the United Kingdom, USA, Canada, Australia and select international territories beginning November 19.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
Noun
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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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With a new album and an upcoming summer tour of mostly suburban amphitheaters, Duff, 38, is about to have a monster summer.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Theaters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theaters. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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