variants
or theatre
1
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
Ellie and Jesse burst through the theater doors, and bam!
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 26 May 2025
During a May 19 9 p.m. showing of the sixth and latest installment in the horror franchise — which sees its protagonists stalked and eventually captured by death via bizarre accidents — around 40 attendees had their viewing experience cut short as the roof of theater No. 4 let down debris.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 May 2025
That’s because ticket sales cover a fraction of the expenses required for presenting a concert, including theater rental fees, costumes, lighting and artist salaries.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
The new Detailed City Experience is also cunningly timed to fit with the release of the F1 movie made by Apple TV+, which will be released in theaters in June.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 26 May 2025
During a May 19 9 p.m. showing of the sixth and latest installment in the horror franchise — which sees its protagonists stalked and eventually captured by death via bizarre accidents — around 40 attendees had their viewing experience cut short as the roof of theater No. 4 let down debris.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 May 2025
That’s because ticket sales cover a fraction of the expenses required for presenting a concert, including theater rental fees, costumes, lighting and artist salaries.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
The new Detailed City Experience is also cunningly timed to fit with the release of the F1 movie made by Apple TV+, which will be released in theaters in June.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theater
Noun
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The set includes the full family playhouse and JJ, along with his entire family (Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, siblings TomTom and YoYo, and Bingo).—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
20 May 2025
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The home boasts a heated saltwater pool with a spill-over spa, a spacious covered lanai with a grilling station and an oversized, fenced yard with a playhouse and outdoor shower.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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After appearing in over 80 episodes of the British drama, McStay went on to appear in such films as Peter Yates’ 1967 thriller Robbery and 1977's The Stick Up.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
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Two months earlier, Lee — one of the unforgettable leads of Bong’s multi-Oscar-winning drama Parasite — had been one of Korea’s biggest and most beloved movie stars.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Approximately 300 people attended the dedication ceremony, which took place in the auditorium and spilled out into a full overflow room.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
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Warm, enthusiastic applause rolled over the auditorium in waves as the film credits rolled, and the Dardennes embraced their co-stars.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Her presence represents a bridge between great international cinema and the eternal beauty of our land.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
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Daggubati is known for his roles in modern classics of Indian cinema including the Baahubali series of films, which are among the highest grossing Indian films of all time.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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The upper stages of both Falcons are expendable, but SpaceX has gotten very good at churning out that complicated piece of hardware.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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The allegations stem from when Tate was living in England from 2013 to 2015, which was during the early stages of launching an adult webcam business.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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“Theater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theater. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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