Thesaurus results for CONCERTS

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noun

plural of concert

as in performances

an entertainment featuring singing or the playing of musical instruments during the summer various groups give concerts on the town green

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verb

present tense third-person singular of concert

as in arranges

to bring about through discussion and compromise warned that the rain forests are in danger of extinction unless the world's industrial powers concert a plan to prevent such an occurrence

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to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end the governor is eager to concert with the federal authorities on this matter

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Noun

The 18 coast-to-coast concerts that were initially announced for September and October 2027, quickly grew to 26 with dates extending into November. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2026 In addition to movies, the Uptown offered vaudeville shows and concerts going back to its earliest days. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 The Chicago Cubs secured a permanent injunction this month barring neighboring facility Wrigley View Rooftop from selling tickets to watch games, concerts and other events at Wrigley Field. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026 This weekend is also Howard University’s Homecoming, an event that transcends campus with free concerts, including the fabled Yardfest, and plenty of unofficial parties around the city. — Adele Chapin, Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2026 More than halfway through, Beatty says the focus has been keeping the concerts fresh, experimenting with melodies on songs and leaning into the live dynamic. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026 Over the years, some bands have released a few of Jacobs’ recordings on their own, including at least three Sonic Youth concerts. — Kevin McKeough, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 During Metallica's show at the Las Vegas Sphere on Saturday night, the 63-year-old musician took a moment to express his gratitude to fans who traveled to see the heavy metal band and blasted entertainers who turn concerts into political platforms. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The economic cost Reynaldo Goitía has a business in the city of Lechería in northeastern Venezuela renting out musical instruments for concerts and artists. — Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

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There are also new locker room accommodations for visiting teams that can be turned into lounges for celebrities and musical artists when Albertsons Stadium hosts concerts. — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026 Plus, don't wait too long to snag tickets for the John Mellencamp and Benson Boone concerts. — Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 July 2026 Before Wowed Out arrives, James will join Beck, Jackson Browne, Bill Murray, Britt Daniel and others for July’s all-star Music From the Films of Wes Anderson concerts at the Hollywood Bowl. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 23 June 2026 For example, Hard Rock Stadium, home to the Miami Dolphins, hosted two Shakira concerts days before a Club World Cup game last year. — Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026 That’s right, free outdoor chamber music concerts around Orange County all summer long, with a new traveling stage on wheels. — Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 9 June 2026 Acrisure Stadium is buzzing with excitement ahead of the back-to-back Morgan Wallen concerts. — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 3 June 2026 Some scenes are set at fan signing events and concerts awash with colorful light sticks and placards. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025

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Noun

Jones also described free community film screenings paired with local food and musical performances, as well as plans for dance, theater and spoken-word programming.

— Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Beyond the main stage, EXIT’s No Sleep stage hosted Charlie Sparks, BIIA, Layla Benitez, Paolo Ferrara and Olympe, while live performances from Satori and Giolì & Assia added another dimension to the weekend.

— Peony Hirwani, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of performances

Verb

They are invited to monthly meetings where Vasquez arranges for guest speakers on topics including public relations and banking.

— Terry Tang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
The team’s creepiest and most contented member is Xavier Von Erck (Matthew Maher), an online vigilante who arranges the show’s meetups, spending his days and nights fishing around in online chat rooms.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of arranges

Verb

During the summer, the program collaborates daily with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, known as Cal Fire, on wildland fires.

— Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
His team collaborates with costume makers and other specialists, each bringing expertise in areas such as mascots, corsets and casual wear.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of collaborates

Noun

In 1973, Dale and Alonzo launched Brockman Gallery Productions, a nonprofit that produced outdoor exhibitions, film festivals and community classes.

— Siran Babayan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
The company subsequently expanded into producing projects by other filmmakers, building relationships through international festivals, distribution and co-production partnerships.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of festivals

Verb

By the time a large organization evaluates one, runs it through security, negotiates access and puts it into production, another model is already getting the headlines.

— Doug Shannon, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Still, the complete omission of the TV (or film) studios is surprising, as is the lack of mention of Paramount’s pay cable network Showtime, which, like the basic cable nets, negotiates carriage agreements.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of negotiates

Verb

After the lab concludes, the writers cohort will participate in a yearlong support program involving monthly meetings with screenwriters, agents, managers, producers, and executives.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
Take the scene that concludes Episode 4, Shane having sex with Rose and Ilya masturbating in the shower.

— Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of concludes

Verb

Skydance, a small production company founded by David Ellison in 2006, has turned into a media giant that unites not only two legacy Hollywood studios but also broadcasting, streaming, and news network assets.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 19 Oct. 2026
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the agreement unites Hello Sunshine with Mediawan and its network that includes Chernin Entertainment and Plan B Entertainment.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026

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