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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
Riding and Bamford also display models of what else transfixed that public—magic lanterns, toy theaters, and so on.
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Julian Bell, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Second Nature will be playing in theaters in Los Angeles on May 24 and in New York City on June 26.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Michael was originally slated for an April 2025 release, but the production required a significant overhaul, ultimately landing in theaters in April 2026.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2026
The film opens in theaters starting May 8 from 1-2 Special.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 Apr. 2026
The King of Pop’s biopic, directed by Antoine Fuqua, is finally in theaters.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2026
The production was shown in two separate, 200-seat theaters and every seat was taken for the premiere.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Oh Canada is now out in US theaters.
—Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
It's set to hit theaters July 17, 2026.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Julian Bell, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Second Nature will be playing in theaters in Los Angeles on May 24 and in New York City on June 26.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Michael was originally slated for an April 2025 release, but the production required a significant overhaul, ultimately landing in theaters in April 2026.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2026
The film opens in theaters starting May 8 from 1-2 Special.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 Apr. 2026
The King of Pop’s biopic, directed by Antoine Fuqua, is finally in theaters.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2026
The production was shown in two separate, 200-seat theaters and every seat was taken for the premiere.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Oh Canada is now out in US theaters.
—Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
It's set to hit theaters July 17, 2026.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for theaters
Noun
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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
Noun
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Just how Canneseries achieved this says much about the lure of Cannes and a screening in the 2,300-seat Grand Theatre Lumière, one of the most iconic cinemas in the world.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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One of comedy’s best leading men returns to cinemas with … an action thriller?—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Watch an opera at the Arena, one of the world’s largest surviving ancient Roman amphitheaters.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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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
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“Theaters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theaters. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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