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matinee

[mat-n-ay, mat-n-ay] / ˌmæt nˈeɪ, ˈmæt nˌeɪ /
NOUN
daytime performance
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Actors without matinee idol looks or sufficient draw could make a living as character actors.

From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2026

Jonathan, 40, a balloon artist who runs an event business, had ducked out to a matinee of “The Odyssey.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026

Producers then announced the Wednesday evening and Thursday matinee were off but have now confirmed the entire rest of the run has been cancelled.

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026

There was reportedly Champagne flowing in the dressing room after Sunday’s matinee, but the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026

Anime shape-shifters battle bad guys on the screen, a cheap Japanimation matinee.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson


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