as in many
being of a large but indefinite number
would sometimes experience multiplex moods in the course of a single day
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Recent Examples of multiplex
Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
That $215 million would-be tentpole infuriated critics, alienated viewers and slank from the multiplex after grossing $260 million: an era-defining flop.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
Which wouldn’t be such a bad outcome for most documentary films — arguably moviedom’s most beleaguered genre due to diminishing audience appetite at the multiplex level.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Actor in a Leading Role Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme)
The Gen Z savior of the multiplex will next be seen in the third Dune feature.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
That $215 million would-be tentpole infuriated critics, alienated viewers and slank from the multiplex after grossing $260 million: an era-defining flop.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
Seize the ticket machines, the popcorn buckets, the box office receipts at every multiplex in America.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
Which wouldn’t be such a bad outcome for most documentary films — arguably moviedom’s most beleaguered genre due to diminishing audience appetite at the multiplex level.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiplex
Adjective
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Some of the original board members are still involved with the museum, but hundreds more joined the effort, some volunteering, others donating surf boards and memorabilia, and many sharing their stories, including famous surfers from Eddie Aikau, Nat Young, Greg Noll and Donald Takayama.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The agency did not directly address whether the transition could affect service continuity, instead directing questions about services to the county, which will take over many programs.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Bongino compared himself to Trump, who faced numerous investigations in recent years and became the first former president to be indicted on criminal charges in 2023.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
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Turco stressed that the bill does not regulate the financial products themselves but business practices surrounding them and was brought after numerous complaints from Connecticut residents.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Regal Boise megaplex — formerly Edwards Cinemas — made significant improvements, including converting one of its auditoriums to IMAX.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Jan. 2026
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The development group promises to transform the complex into a new entertainment megaplex.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The group contains multiple doctors and lawyers.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Washington Post,
28 Apr. 2026
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Flagg and Jordan are the only two rookies to record multiple games of at least 45 points since the NBA-ABA merger in 1976-77.—
Schuyler Dixon,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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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
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“Multiplex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiplex. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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