as in movie
a story told by means of a series of continuously projected pictures and a sound track
a popular novel that was made into a major motion picture
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Recent Examples of motion picture
Bernard also sees a silver lining for the motion picture business in Paramount’s commitment to production in New Jersey.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 May 2026
As a result of this connection, Powell received offers to appear in motion pictures.
—Arkansas Online, 16 May 2026
The singer-dancer-actress (born Freda Josephine McDonald) blazed trails as the first Black woman to star in a major motion picture, the 1927 French silent film Siren of the Tropics.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
They’re scanned for motion pictures, visual effects, and for video games.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 May 2026
As a result of this connection, Powell received offers to appear in motion pictures.
—Arkansas Online, 16 May 2026
The singer-dancer-actress (born Freda Josephine McDonald) blazed trails as the first Black woman to star in a major motion picture, the 1927 French silent film Siren of the Tropics.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
They’re scanned for motion pictures, visual effects, and for video games.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motion picture
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With the 50/50 revenue breakdown between studios and movie theaters, a $250 million movie generally needs to reach $500 million globally to break even.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Matt Spicer directed the movie, written by Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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Musique concrète is often referred to as a moving picture for the ear, a description that feels especially pertinent given Rossetto’s longstanding interest in theater and performance.—
Levi Dayan,
Pitchfork,
9 June 2026
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Or take in a moving picture show at whatever cinema may still exist in your part of the world.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
15 May 2026
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The stylistic eccentricities have been dialed back, including the use of old Hollywood film clips to reflect the action and possibly the thoughts of its main character, a cinephile from space, who is both practicing and enacting the work of a private detective.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The coalition, including the Motion Picture Association and the Hollywood unions, is pushing for a carve-out that would exempt film credits from the new limitation.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Daniel Chávez-Ontiveros (Editor) is a Mexican filmmaker recognized for his award-winning work as a documentary editor.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
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Towards the end of the documentary, there’s a moment of victory, as New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announces a plan for universal childcare, including universal pre-k, and a pilot program for childcare for 2-year-olds.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
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“Motion picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motion%20picture. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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