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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
Not to mention, given the movie’s sci-fi setting, Waymo was a good fit.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 June 2026
With lifestyle projectors like the VisionMaster Max, pointing the business end at pretty much any blank wall in the home can transform that space into a mini movie theater (of sorts).
—Paul Ridden
june 22, New Atlas, 22 June 2026
The movie hits theaters in April 2027.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 22 June 2026
The Musical’ Baz Luhrmann’s 2011 movie musical is lush and riotous.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 22 June 2026
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 June 2026
With lifestyle projectors like the VisionMaster Max, pointing the business end at pretty much any blank wall in the home can transform that space into a mini movie theater (of sorts).
—Paul Ridden
june 22, New Atlas, 22 June 2026
The movie hits theaters in April 2027.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 22 June 2026
The Musical’ Baz Luhrmann’s 2011 movie musical is lush and riotous.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for movie
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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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For Washington, having a say in who directs — and in many other aspects of filmmaking that have more to do with what goes on behind the camera than in front of it — has made producing a priority.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
2 June 2026
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Anyone interested in the physical side of pre-CG large-scale filmmaking will be fascinated by close-up glimpses of movie magic, like the transformation of the Spanish landscape into snowbound Russia for Doctor Zhivago or the construction of an entire Irish coastal village for Ryan’s Daughter.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 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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“Movie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movie. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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