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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
Duncan was the first person of color to lead the academy, which operates several stages and a cinema, and has an annual operating budget of $56 million.
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Robin Pogrebin, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Based in Plano, Texas, Cinemark operates approximately 500 theaters, including more than 300 in the U.S., with nearly 4,300 screens, and 193 theaters with nearly 1,400 screens in 13 cinemas in South and Central American countries.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
The iconic programming offers new and innovative international cinema.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2025
That was even true of titles that didn’t make the best picture cut, speaking of a depth in talent currently coursing through Spanish cinema.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 8 Feb. 2025
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Robin Pogrebin, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Based in Plano, Texas, Cinemark operates approximately 500 theaters, including more than 300 in the U.S., with nearly 4,300 screens, and 193 theaters with nearly 1,400 screens in 13 cinemas in South and Central American countries.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
The iconic programming offers new and innovative international cinema.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2025
That was even true of titles that didn’t make the best picture cut, speaking of a depth in talent currently coursing through Spanish cinema.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinema
Noun
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The preview also features Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer on the film who crew members said had little experience.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
26 Feb. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free newsletter to get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Jude’s own filmmaking, however, is firmly of the moment.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
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There was a really individual and decisive creative community in Portland, in music and in the visual arts, in writing and in filmmaking.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Feb. 2025
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The show is part of the playhouse’s Barnstormer series held in the Lucille Lortel White Barn Center adjacent to the theater building.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2025
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In a small upper window of the candy making factory in the walk-through playhouse.—
Brady MacDonald,
Orange County Register,
7 June 2024
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No casting decisions have been announced, nor have producers revealed when the next Bond movie will be released.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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The 25 movies have taken in more than $6 billion at the domestic box office, after adjusting for inflation, according to Box Office Mojo.—
Brooks Barnes,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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They could be kicked off a plane or out of a movie theater or restaurant, or not hired for a job, simply because of their disabilities.—
Rebekah Taussig,
TIME,
19 Feb. 2025
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There, three temporary theaters have been carved out Quixote’s spaces, along with room for panels, educational events and the festival’s long-time Digital, Interactive & Gaming segment.—
David Bloom,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Cinema.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinema. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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