MULTIPLEX Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈməl-tə-ˌpleks

Definition of multiplex

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

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

Nicole Bell Head of Canada, YouTube Bell wasn’t surprised by the breakout box office for the YouTube-to-multiplex directors of Backrooms (Kane Parsons) and Obsession (Curry Barker). — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026 As movies slip further into the uncanny valley of digital chaos, Miller devised a brilliantly practical antidote to all the weightless CGI bogging down multiplex screens. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for multiplex

Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiplex

Adjective

Shepherded by execs from Fox and Fremantle, the pair could be seen at many of the most glamorous events along the Croisette throughout the week, while a fun stunt involving superbikes took place Monday night.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Like many other Democratic candidates, el Sayed has focused on the high energy costs that many people are facing.

— Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of many

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

Definition of megaplex

Adjective

Only with the advent of more powerful batteries could transmission lines be extended, leading to the steady rolling out of wiring across numerous rail networks in the early 1840s.

— Mike McRae October 15, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
Having dressed numerous actresses throughout her career, Chiuri sees a shift in red carpet culture toward individualized creations and, more recently, greater restraint.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of numerous

Noun

Our main hurdle has always been convincing people to pay for a cinema ticket to watch two episodes of a series.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Much of his work deconstructs conventional representations of gender, love, social norms in mainstream cinema.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of cinema

Adjective

The nutritionist recommended one bottle of formula per day to supplement her intake, then two, and then multiple bottles per day.

— Raj Panjabi, Time, 13 Oct. 2026
Harrington cofounded Elemis in 1990 and led it from launch through the end of 2025, taking the business global and steering it through multiple transactions — including a $900 million sale from private equity to a strategic holding company in 2019.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026