motion picture
noun
1
: a series of pictures projected on a screen in rapid succession with objects shown in successive positions slightly changed so as to produce the optical effect of a continuous picture in which the objects move
2
: a representation (as of a story) by means of motion pictures : movie
Examples of motion picture in a Sentence
He was given a starring role in a major motion picture.
a popular novel that was made into a major motion picture
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During a half century at Dolby, honoree Allen worked closely with Ray Dolby to advance motion picture sound, for which the pair earned Oscar statuettes in 1988.
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Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
In 2019, she was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a motion picture comedy or musical for her role in Olivia Wilde’s coming-of-age comedy, Booksmart.
—Julie Tremaine, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
The original motion picture soundtrack, created by Jimmy Ienner, yielded 2 multi-platinum albums and multiple singles.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
The South Hangar is an ideal location for a motion picture studio, an indoor recreation center or even a mixed-use complex.
—Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
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Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
In 2019, she was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a motion picture comedy or musical for her role in Olivia Wilde’s coming-of-age comedy, Booksmart.
—Julie Tremaine, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
The original motion picture soundtrack, created by Jimmy Ienner, yielded 2 multi-platinum albums and multiple singles.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
The South Hangar is an ideal location for a motion picture studio, an indoor recreation center or even a mixed-use complex.
—Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Motion picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motion%20picture. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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