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
Free music is everywhere this summer, from museums and amphitheaters to Denver International Airport.
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
With a new album and an upcoming summer tour of mostly suburban amphitheaters, Duff, 38, is about to have a monster summer.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Watch an opera at the Arena, one of the world’s largest surviving ancient Roman amphitheaters.
—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
The Justice Department settlement required Ticketmaster to divest up to 13 amphitheaters, reserve 50% of tickets for nonexclusive venues and cap ticketing service fees at 15%.
—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
John Wenzel, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
With a new album and an upcoming summer tour of mostly suburban amphitheaters, Duff, 38, is about to have a monster summer.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Watch an opera at the Arena, one of the world’s largest surviving ancient Roman amphitheaters.
—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
The Justice Department settlement required Ticketmaster to divest up to 13 amphitheaters, reserve 50% of tickets for nonexclusive venues and cap ticketing service fees at 15%.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amphitheaters
auditoriums
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The permit would cover the Cinerama Dome, 14 adjacent auditoriums and a restaurant café with two outdoor spaces.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Amphitheaters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amphitheaters. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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