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as in film
the art or business of making a movie
felt that the cinema was one of the most challenging and fulfilling forms of artistic expression
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as in theatre
a building or part of a building where movies are shown
got a job cleaning the cinemas at the multiplex
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Recent Examples of cinema
His statement was like a key to unlocking my own perceptions of how cinema can release unlimited interpretations and feelings.
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
In addition to the owner’s suite are two VIPs, an office, and a cinema.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
Khan, an acclaimed actor, has appeared across various film genres in Bollywood cinema, including romantic comedies like Kal Ho Naa Ho and thrillers like Ek Hasina Thi.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Regardless of which lands in first, neither are expected to break out in what’s shaping up to be another quiet weekend for North American cinemas.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 14 Jan. 2025
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
In addition to the owner’s suite are two VIPs, an office, and a cinema.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
Khan, an acclaimed actor, has appeared across various film genres in Bollywood cinema, including romantic comedies like Kal Ho Naa Ho and thrillers like Ek Hasina Thi.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Regardless of which lands in first, neither are expected to break out in what’s shaping up to be another quiet weekend for North American cinemas.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinema
Noun
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The cable category also saw an 18% bump in feature film viewing (after a 14% increase in November).—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2025
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As a division of Amazon, IMDb has branched out and has further integrated itself into its parent company’s Prime Video service with its X-Ray feature, which shows the cast and credits of talent in a film or show when the title is paused.—
Erik Hayden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Jan. 2025
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Insta 360 claims the Flow 2 Pro will set a new benchmark for smartphone filmmaking with stabilizers.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Miike Takashi and Saka Misako Miike Takashi delves into his philosophy on the art and craft of filmmaking.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The playhouse, a corner of the classroom outfitted with a play kitchen, dress-up clothes and other toys is so popular that classroom aides have to allow students inside in shifts.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacramento Bee,
9 Jan. 2025
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Pierson Playhouse within Theatre Palisades Performances date to the 1960s, with the playhouse being built in the 1980s.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
Noun
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There are lots of great opportunities to dine; there are lots of awesome spaces on the boat; there’s shopping, there’s movies.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2025
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As markets contract for movies, Ikusmira Berriak, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, has supported 50 film projects since 2015.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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Only the first four episodes will screen in a theater at Sundance, but all eight episodes will be available via Sundance’s online portal in the second half of the festival.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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The three-and-a-half-hour, post-war epic is currently only playing in theaters.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Cinema.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinema. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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