as in many
being of a large but indefinite number
would sometimes experience multiplex moods in the course of a single day
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Recent Examples of multiplex
William Earl, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
Wiener then oversaw Cineworld’s acquisition of the UK and Ireland operations of French cinema company UGC in 2005, comprising another 42 multiplex sites, for £120m ($168m), as well as the addition of the Picturehouse Cinema chain to its portfolio in 2012.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
Harold Goldberg, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Watch for it soon in your neighborhood multiplex.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Owned jointly by the big three American multiplex chains — AMC Theatres, Cinemark Theatres and Regal Cinemas — Fathom started as a way to engage audiences during times of the week when theaters are less busy.
—William Earl, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
Wiener then oversaw Cineworld’s acquisition of the UK and Ireland operations of French cinema company UGC in 2005, comprising another 42 multiplex sites, for £120m ($168m), as well as the addition of the Picturehouse Cinema chain to its portfolio in 2012.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
Swann and her friends yearn for more than hanging at the local ice cream stand or watching movies at the multiplex.
—Harold Goldberg, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Watch for it soon in your neighborhood multiplex.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiplex
Adjective
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Ditch denim for these alternative styles that are cooling and so easy to wear to all of your summer activities — especially while many of our picks are going for can’t-beat prices during Memorial Day weekend.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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While many Commanders were killed the night of the wedding, major ones, including Wharton, were still alive and in hiding.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
Noun
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But then there was also the megaplex.—
Mackenzie Farkus,
The Christian Science Monitor,
27 Feb. 2025
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So, what happens at the megaplex?—
Mackenzie Farkus,
The Christian Science Monitor,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In her 30-year career, Laura has won numerous national awards for coverage of human trafficking, child welfare, crime and government secrecy.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 May 2025
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There have been numerous court hearings - a huge amount of confrontation with these accusations.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Shooting erupts in Philadelphia park: 2 killed, multiple people hurt Two killed in Memorial Day shooting in Philadelphia Two people were killed and nine others injured in a shooting at Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park on Memorial Day, police said Tuesday.—
Patrick Williams,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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The good news is that there are multiple things that can be done to slow or prevent dementia, and our review suggests that these can be enhanced if the role of stress is better understood.—
Jennifer E. Graham-Engeland,
The Conversation,
28 May 2025
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“Multiplex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiplex. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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