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marquee

[mahr-kee] / mɑrˈki /
NOUN
permanent canopy
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The job was changing the marquees on two neighborhood theaters every time they changed the movie being shown, once or twice a week.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

In a city where the so-called Theater Row has more “For Lease” signs than marquees, New Theater Hollywood feels improbable.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2025

On a side street in Covent Garden stands an imposing palazzo-style building, strangely out of place amid the burger joints and neon marquees of London’s theater district.

From New York Times • Mar. 27, 2024

DeAvilla, who works for the Vera Project as a community engagement coordinator, said she now sees Latino culture everywhere, from Pioneer Square’s Aqui Mercado and new small businesses to marquees outside local music venues.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2024

Ash looped the reins over the rope, and then walked toward the line of marquees.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo




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