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Recent Examples of nickelodeon
As nickelodeons popped up in nearly every town, demand for films skyrocketed, and audiences were eager for new content.
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Chris Yogerst, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2023
From its earliest days, the studio built by four brothers (Harry, Sam, Albert and Jack) who ran nickelodeons and silent movie theaters in Pennsylvania and Ohio has had a distinct profile to its storytelling and an ethos on how to wield its influence.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Apr. 2023
In rural areas and smaller cities, nickelodeons and storefront theaters took off.
—Chris Yogerst, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2023
The brothers quickly found a former New Castle nickelodeon spacious enough to show films.
—Chris Yogerst, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2023
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Chris Yogerst, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2023
From its earliest days, the studio built by four brothers (Harry, Sam, Albert and Jack) who ran nickelodeons and silent movie theaters in Pennsylvania and Ohio has had a distinct profile to its storytelling and an ethos on how to wield its influence.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Apr. 2023
In rural areas and smaller cities, nickelodeons and storefront theaters took off.
—Chris Yogerst, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2023
The brothers quickly found a former New Castle nickelodeon spacious enough to show films.
—Chris Yogerst, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nickelodeon
Noun
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Now, picture next summer: The sandy play area — a messy option for pools — will be gone, replaced with playhouses and other non-water play options.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2025
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Proceeds from the event benefit the playhouse’s learning and engagement programs and development of new works and public art projects.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Over in Los Angeles, Niecy Nash-Betts and her wife Jessica Betts attend an event celebrating LGBTQ+ cinema and television.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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With a film career spanning Hong Kong and the United States, Lee is regarded as the first global Chinese film star and one of the most influential martial artists in the history of cinema.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 June 2025
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“Nickelodeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nickelodeon. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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