1
as in auditoriums
a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings
watched the hockey game in the new sports arena
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in areas
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
has a lot of influence in the local business arena
Synonyms & Similar Words
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of arenas
As the oldest active member, the bass player has seen the musician through every tour, from her first arenas on the Fearless tour through her first all-stadium tour with Reputation.
—
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
What was astounding is that even before she was officially drafted, multiple teams began to move their games to bigger arenas in preparation for Clark's arrival.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Swifties nabbed videos of crews following the singer, her family and audience members inside arenas since Wembley Stadium in August.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Having recently completed a global reunion trek — playing stadiums and arenas in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and the United States for more than 50 dates — as part of Mexican pop group RBD in 2023, Dulce is expected to release new music as a soloist.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
Frazer’s goal is to make pool as big as boxing, where arenas are packed with fans, creating an electric atmosphere that elevates the competition.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
For decades, sports arenas have reserved upgraded spaces for VIPs and corporate sponsors, but the industry is rethinking luxury seating with a much wider range of options—including private cabanas under the stands, the chance to fly on the team plane and even a private visit from a mascot.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Countless hours of deliberate practice cultivate both automatic responses and the ability to problem-solve creatively in the most demanding, high-stress arenas.
—Matt Reynolds, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Even older arenas are trying to capitalize on the trend, with teams recognizing that stadiums in the current environment can go only 10 or 15 years before needing a facelift.
—Brett Knight, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
What was astounding is that even before she was officially drafted, multiple teams began to move their games to bigger arenas in preparation for Clark's arrival.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Swifties nabbed videos of crews following the singer, her family and audience members inside arenas since Wembley Stadium in August.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Having recently completed a global reunion trek — playing stadiums and arenas in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and the United States for more than 50 dates — as part of Mexican pop group RBD in 2023, Dulce is expected to release new music as a soloist.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
Frazer’s goal is to make pool as big as boxing, where arenas are packed with fans, creating an electric atmosphere that elevates the competition.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
For decades, sports arenas have reserved upgraded spaces for VIPs and corporate sponsors, but the industry is rethinking luxury seating with a much wider range of options—including private cabanas under the stands, the chance to fly on the team plane and even a private visit from a mascot.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Countless hours of deliberate practice cultivate both automatic responses and the ability to problem-solve creatively in the most demanding, high-stress arenas.
—Matt Reynolds, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Even older arenas are trying to capitalize on the trend, with teams recognizing that stadiums in the current environment can go only 10 or 15 years before needing a facelift.
—Brett Knight, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arenas
Noun
-
Many sat in classrooms and auditoriums watching televisions to see the launch of Christa McAuliffe, the first teacher set to go to space, aboard the space shuttle Challenger.Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
-
Imax auditoriums are showing all three with the addition of Interstellar, of course.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Canopies are those shelter-type structures built over parking lots and other areas of a property.Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Both have targeted densely populated civilian areas.Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Lately, deep reds have been trending in many realms of culture—think decor, fashion, and beauty.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
-
Their association with death may be a practical necessity for them, but the human world has always sought a more mystical connection—making these birds the bridge between the realms of the living and the dead.Scott Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Instead of happening over time, bursts of progress happen simultaneously across different domains.Byrne Hobart, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
-
With strategic partnerships, including collaborations with NVIDIA, the company is on a mission to accelerate AI adoption in emerging domains like Generative AI and Quantum Computing.Dean DeBiase, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Auto dealers who are adding mobile service to their offerings are regaining more than 90% of their customers back to their service departments, according to a report from Curbee, a company that assists dealers implementing mobile services.Bill Koenig, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Leading With Purpose Brand stewardship isn’t about change for the sake of marketing departments leaving an imprint.Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near arenas
Cite this Entry
“Arenas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arenas. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share