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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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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
Well, those two examples are before movie theaters were in crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the horror movies were looked at as a foundational part of what has kept theater-going alive.
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Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
30 June 2026
Watermelon Pictures will open the film in theaters across North America later this year.
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
Obsession is playing in theaters and is new on PVOD on Tuesday.
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Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The film adaptation of the story, starring Ryan Gosling, is in theaters now.
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Janey Wetzel,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
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Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
30 June 2026
Watermelon Pictures will open the film in theaters across North America later this year.
—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
Obsession is playing in theaters and is new on PVOD on Tuesday.
—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The film adaptation of the story, starring Ryan Gosling, is in theaters now.
—
Janey Wetzel,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theater
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In videos shared on her Instagram, @bonesandbuilds, Orrock documents the transformation of secondhand playhouses into imaginative destinations designed for her children.
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The 120 square-foot structure is also large enough to use as a playhouse for little ones or workshop for DIY projects, but the interior customization options are truly endless.
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The World Cup knockout rounds have begun and there has been no shortage of drama!
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All that intense drama unfolded after Balogun’s ejection, which came upon a replay review (Video Assistant Referee).
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Soccer fans packed the auditorium’s standing-room-only floor and filled its rows of seats.
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Instead of taking their seats in the historic auditorium, they are directed onto the stage, where 122 seats are configured for a playing area in the round.
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What time will each band go on, and how many stages will there be?
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The Aspiron Canister Vacuum is designed with a powerful brushless motor, three-stage filtration system, and large dust cup that keeps shoppers from having to constantly empty it.
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Management is retrofitting amphitheaters from as little as 1% premium capacity toward 25% and designing new arenas with up to 30% premium inventory.
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Both the amphitheater and Foundation Room are available for rent, with discounts for nonprofit organizations, Foster said.
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The production made use of Malaysia’s post-production infrastructure and incorporated creative voices from across South and Southeast Asia.
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Luma has been making inroads into Hollywood selling its software but has separately funded a production service company to teach filmmakers to make hybrid AI films using its tools.
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New York Police shut down the immediate vicinity of Madison Square Garden and closed part of 7th Avenue bottlenecking traffic near the iconic sports and entertainment arena.
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For Simmons, that's ultimately what acting has always been about.
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Reagan, known for his keen storytelling and ability to project warmth, got his moniker from a background in radio and movie and television acting.
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“Theater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theater. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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