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as in film
a story told by means of a series of continuously projected pictures and a sound track
there was much excitement when it was announced that the popular children's book would be turned into a movie
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as in filmmaking
movies plural
the art or business of making a movie
many a small-town girl has gone to Hollywood, dreaming of making it big in the movies
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Recent Examples of movie
Garner and ex-husband Ben Affleck also appeared together in a trio of movies: 2001’s Pearl Harbor, 2003’s Daredevil, and that movie’s spinoff, Elektra, released in 2005.
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Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
Sooner or later, Jennifer Lopez was certain to get the chance to star in a movie musical.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 27 Jan. 2025
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
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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Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
Sooner or later, Jennifer Lopez was certain to get the chance to star in a movie musical.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 27 Jan. 2025
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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for movie
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Mark Anthony Green wrote and directed the film, which is his feature directorial debut.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2025
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Shot in under two weeks, with little to no rehearsal time, the film thrives on the strength of its cast—particularly Liang, who gives a tremendous performance as the emotionally bereft Chloe.—
Elissa Suh,
Vogue,
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
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Thompson’s life transformed post-Oscars and making this documentary sparked some self-reflection.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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The feature-length documentary tells how their parents, Maria and Felix, travelled across the Sahara desert to the Spanish enclave of Melilla in north Africa when Maria was pregnant with Inaki (as the elder sibling described to The Athletic in 2022).—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Movie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movie. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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