as in theaters
a building or part of a building where movies are shown
got a job cleaning the cinemas at the multiplex
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Recent Examples of cinemas
Independent distributors are struggling, arthouse cinemas are closing and even strong films are failing to break through.
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
His calling card when figuring out how to book cinemas?
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 8 Feb. 2026
His father was an actor and writer who produced and directed the first weekly dramatic television series for WBEN in Buffalo and managed several art-house cinemas in the city.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
The Highland Theatre, which opened in 1925, was among several independent cinemas impacted by shifting moviegoing habits in recent years.
—Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
They could only be shown in specialized adult cinemas, thereby ending the creative freedom that had produced so many great genre films.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2026
The Mandalorian and Grogu are all set for their debut on the big screen and will be dropping out of hyperspace into cinemas on May 22.
—Rich Owen, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The shopping center owned by Shea Properties is also home to Trader Joe’s, Cinépolis luxury cinemas, Bottega Angelina’s and several fast-casual dining options.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Check your local cinemas for specific showtimes.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
His calling card when figuring out how to book cinemas?
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 8 Feb. 2026
His father was an actor and writer who produced and directed the first weekly dramatic television series for WBEN in Buffalo and managed several art-house cinemas in the city.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
The Highland Theatre, which opened in 1925, was among several independent cinemas impacted by shifting moviegoing habits in recent years.
—Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
They could only be shown in specialized adult cinemas, thereby ending the creative freedom that had produced so many great genre films.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2026
The Mandalorian and Grogu are all set for their debut on the big screen and will be dropping out of hyperspace into cinemas on May 22.
—Rich Owen, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The shopping center owned by Shea Properties is also home to Trader Joe’s, Cinépolis luxury cinemas, Bottega Angelina’s and several fast-casual dining options.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Check your local cinemas for specific showtimes.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinemas
theaters
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As that reopening date nears, some longtime residents have waxed nostalgic over its legacy as a beacon of entertainment in a community that was barred from patronizing other theaters in North Texas.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Fennell’s adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic gothic romance earned $11 million from 3,682 North American theaters on Friday.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cinemas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinemas. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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