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multiplex

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noun

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Recent Examples of multiplex
Adjective
Watching their metronomic thriller does more to suggest the arrival of a hyper-sexualized answer to the Coen brothers than the progeny of William Gibson or the progenitors of multiplex psychedelia. Nick Newman, IndieWire, 1 June 2026 Mainland China, with 797 Imax locations – the largest concentration in the world, representing nearly 44% of the company’s 1,796-strong commercial multiplex network – remains the biggest market and a critical part of the global story. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
To meet Ellison’s 30-title threshold, there exists zero contractual language barring the studio from sending other catalogue titles — Chinatown, The Godfather, Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles — back to the multiplex in lieu of fresh product. Chris Lee, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026 In the mid-2020s, that’s the multiplex—with Spider-Man swinging across your BMW screen, too. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for multiplex
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiplex
Adjective
  • And, there are lots of studies out there that show many in my generation have stopped believing in the promise of the American Dream.
    Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Whereas many tech leaders have, like Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, touted the benefits of AI, many have also expressed concern about its perils.
    Reuters, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The Regal Boise megaplex — formerly Edwards Cinemas — made significant improvements, including converting one of its auditoriums to IMAX.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 19 Jan. 2026
  • The development group promises to transform the complex into a new entertainment megaplex.
    Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • Minnesota signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2025, and his ability to play numerous positions keeps him on the roster.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • That sounds like a lot but more likely it would be spent over a decade or more by numerous companies.
    Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • While the company does release some films in cinemas, it's typically done so for short runs or for eligibility for Academy Awards contention.
    Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Rota chose to live in Southern Italy, in Bari, preferring it to his native Milan and Rome, the country’s capital of cinema.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • While Zoom did raise its full-year outlook, multiple analysts noted that the increase was slightly less than the second-quarter beat.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Lawrence faces multiple charges, including grand theft of motor vehicle parts, burglary conspiracy, grand theft conspiracy, and criminal solicitation.
    Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

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“Multiplex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiplex. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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