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Recent Examples of drive-in
The drive-in encouraged attendees to arrive early to secure a spot.
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Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
There’s a vintage Disneyland ticket book, a Rubik’s Cube and an old aluminum speaker from a drive-in theater.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Sarandon appeared as an older version of Carpenter, parked at a drive-in theater, where the artist’s Girl Meets World co-star Fogelmanis played a carhop.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2026
The actress starred as an older Sabrina Carpenter in a drive-in movie skit with 'Girl Meets World' actor Corey Fogelmanis.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
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Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
There’s a vintage Disneyland ticket book, a Rubik’s Cube and an old aluminum speaker from a drive-in theater.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Sarandon appeared as an older version of Carpenter, parked at a drive-in theater, where the artist’s Girl Meets World co-star Fogelmanis played a carhop.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2026
The actress starred as an older Sabrina Carpenter in a drive-in movie skit with 'Girl Meets World' actor Corey Fogelmanis.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drive-in
Noun
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The next decade is about amplifying it, backing stories that matter, filmmakers who take risks, and cinema that can travel across borders without losing its soul.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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All residents have access to such resort-like perks as an infinity-edge pool, meditation garden, clubhouse with bar, cinema-style screening room and spa/fitness center.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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But not just that, our theater and dance department, which is in the top five departments of the country, uses the playhouse as the experiential basis for our MFA program, so our students get trained there.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Coming from the theater, Frank had an old-school approach to performance and atmosphere, while Eleanor, trained in social work and psychology, had an acute understanding of extreme human behavior in kids and adults.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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From the beginning, RTB has been a place where people come not just to watch theater, but to make it – together.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Then again, Boyle was never likely to make a family-friendly, multiplex-filling space opera.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
19 Apr. 2026
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Yes, a consolidation of the motion picture studios from five down to four would mean fewer jobs, less choices for moviegoers, higher tickets prices, increased leveraged rental terms on cinemas by studios, potential multiplex closings and depleting ticket sales.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Drive-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drive-in. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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