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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The Academy will continue its mission to recognize and uphold excellence in the motion picture arts and sciences, inspire imagination, and connect the world through the medium of motion pictures.
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Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Ben Browning, FilmNation’s president of motion pictures, believes that what could be seen as a disadvantage actually gives the company an edge.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 28 Feb. 2025
The adaptation, based on Suzanne Collins’ first book and the Lionsgate motion picture, is set to begin performances Oct. 20, 2025 at the Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
Saldaña is nominated in the outstanding performance by a female actor in a supporting role category, while Gascón is nominated in the leading role category; the movie's cast is nominated at the SAG Awards' outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Ben Browning, FilmNation’s president of motion pictures, believes that what could be seen as a disadvantage actually gives the company an edge.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 28 Feb. 2025
The adaptation, based on Suzanne Collins’ first book and the Lionsgate motion picture, is set to begin performances Oct. 20, 2025 at the Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
Saldaña is nominated in the outstanding performance by a female actor in a supporting role category, while Gascón is nominated in the leading role category; the movie's cast is nominated at the SAG Awards' outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Motion picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motion%20picture. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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