cinematic
adjective
cin·e·mat·ic
ˌsi-nə-ˈma-tik 
1
: of, relating to, suggestive of, or suitable for movies or the filming of movies
cinematic principles and techniques
cinematic special effects
2
: filmed and presented as a movie
cinematic fantasies
a cinematic adaptation of a novel
Examples of cinematic in a Sentence
a director who has produced some great cinematic moments
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With the country in social and political turmoil in 1969, Paramount Pictures released Medium Cool, Haskell Wexler’s form-breaking, question-raising, cinematic signal-bearer to a nation going off the rails.
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Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
The early ambition and brilliance of the original 1977 film Star Wars (later retitled to include Episode IV: A New Hope) did tremendous heavy lifting in terms of innovation in filmmaking and the ability to see beyond existing limits of cinematic storytelling at a level few others were capable of.
—Mark Hughes, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The eight-decade-old company, which began its cinematic journey during the black and white film era, is looking to leverage its rich heritage while developing contemporary content for global audiences.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
The cinematic showcase has made a new home for itself in Los Angeles after spending its first three decades in Park City, Utah, very much in the shadow of Robert Redford’s bigger festival.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
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Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
The early ambition and brilliance of the original 1977 film Star Wars (later retitled to include Episode IV: A New Hope) did tremendous heavy lifting in terms of innovation in filmmaking and the ability to see beyond existing limits of cinematic storytelling at a level few others were capable of.
—Mark Hughes, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The eight-decade-old company, which began its cinematic journey during the black and white film era, is looking to leverage its rich heritage while developing contemporary content for global audiences.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
The cinematic showcase has made a new home for itself in Los Angeles after spending its first three decades in Park City, Utah, very much in the shadow of Robert Redford’s bigger festival.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cinematic
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“Cinematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinematic. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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