as in auditoriums
a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings
the conference attendees crowded into the amphitheater for the keynote address
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Recent Examples of amphitheaters
Watch an opera at the Arena, one of the world’s largest surviving ancient Roman amphitheaters.
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
From ancient amphitheaters to Renaissance galleries, the famous landmarks in Italy offer deeply authentic cultural and religious experiences for travelers who appreciate slowing down.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
As part of the settlement, the company agreed to do things like cap service fees at 15% and divest exclusive booking agreements with about a dozen amphitheaters, which ticketing organizations and Democratic lawmakers say does not go nearly far enough.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
The Get In Girl Tour, produced by Live Nation, was set to launch on June 12 in Clarkston, Michigan, with Trainor scheduled to perform at 30 arenas and amphitheaters across North America, featuring support from Icona Pop.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
In February, Judge Aran Subramanian had narrowed portions of the suit but allowed others — claims related to the market for large amphitheaters, related to Ticketmaster’s role in the ticketing market, and state-level claims — to proceed to trial.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Live Nation, meanwhile, argued the states have defined the market too narrowly, maintaining their market share is closer to 44% when a broader set of venues — including all stadiums, arenas and amphitheaters, as well as those that host sports — is taken into account.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026
The DoJ claimed at the time of the filing that Live Nation and Ticketmaster were violating five different parts of the Sherman Antitrust Act, including requiring artists to partner with Live Nation and having a monopoly on large venues and amphitheaters.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
The entertainment company agreed as part of the settlement to divest up to 13 amphitheaters, which the official said would help to remediate its monopoly power over major performance venues.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
From ancient amphitheaters to Renaissance galleries, the famous landmarks in Italy offer deeply authentic cultural and religious experiences for travelers who appreciate slowing down.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
As part of the settlement, the company agreed to do things like cap service fees at 15% and divest exclusive booking agreements with about a dozen amphitheaters, which ticketing organizations and Democratic lawmakers say does not go nearly far enough.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
The Get In Girl Tour, produced by Live Nation, was set to launch on June 12 in Clarkston, Michigan, with Trainor scheduled to perform at 30 arenas and amphitheaters across North America, featuring support from Icona Pop.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
In February, Judge Aran Subramanian had narrowed portions of the suit but allowed others — claims related to the market for large amphitheaters, related to Ticketmaster’s role in the ticketing market, and state-level claims — to proceed to trial.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Live Nation, meanwhile, argued the states have defined the market too narrowly, maintaining their market share is closer to 44% when a broader set of venues — including all stadiums, arenas and amphitheaters, as well as those that host sports — is taken into account.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026
The DoJ claimed at the time of the filing that Live Nation and Ticketmaster were violating five different parts of the Sherman Antitrust Act, including requiring artists to partner with Live Nation and having a monopoly on large venues and amphitheaters.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
The entertainment company agreed as part of the settlement to divest up to 13 amphitheaters, which the official said would help to remediate its monopoly power over major performance venues.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amphitheaters
auditoriums
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Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Apr. 2026
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Stay away from windows and do not go to large open rooms such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Amphitheaters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amphitheaters. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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