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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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2
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
Part David Lynch, part Muppet, the titular Jenny Pen debuted in theaters on March 7.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
The new movie opens in theaters Aug. 7, which is just past the 22nd anniversary of the original.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
Borderline, which costars Eric Dane, Alba Baptista and Jimmie Fails, is in theaters now.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
But what unfolded in the White House on Friday was a striking departure—an unprecedented display of hostility, arrogance, and political theater that raises serious concerns about America's global leadership.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2025
The new movie opens in theaters Aug. 7, which is just past the 22nd anniversary of the original.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
Borderline, which costars Eric Dane, Alba Baptista and Jimmie Fails, is in theaters now.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
But what unfolded in the White House on Friday was a striking departure—an unprecedented display of hostility, arrogance, and political theater that raises serious concerns about America's global leadership.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theater
Noun
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The playhouse was unable to produce the festival this year, citing budget issues and other reasons.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2025
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The buzz and the packed playhouses set Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? up for a film version next.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That opportunity has since turned into many more crime dramas.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2025
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The film leans heavy into the drama and forces the audience to suspend belief in the thrilling third act, but the beautiful filming style and twisty mystery makes that all the more possible.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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Steer clear of windows and avoid large open spaces like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
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Carey then stood, accused Edwards of lying and used a string of expletives until police escorted him out of the auditorium.—
Hannah Schoenbaum,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Taiwanese cinema has lofty global ambitions, as evidenced by the deployment of the country’s biggest stars and the presentation of international co-production plans at Hong Kong Filmart this week.—
Mathew Scott,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Mar. 2025
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From the very beginnings of filmmaking, with Charlie Chaplin finding fame during the silent era through the use of miming, cinema has relied on more than just sound.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2025
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While first stage successfully separated, the second stage engine did not get it into orbit.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2025
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There will be three stages featuring bands, singers, dance teams and DJs.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Theater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theater. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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