as in movie
a story told by means of a series of continuously projected pictures and a sound track
in the 20th century moving pictures became an important form of artistic expression
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Recent Examples of moving picture
Get the gent talking about the moving pictures in any way, shape or form, however, and the result always tends to fall between mind-expanding and mind-blowing.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2024
But more than anything the CNN brand stands for news brought to you in moving pictures and sound with an onscreen anchor or correspondent acting as a trusted guide.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 July 2024
Under the guidance and vision of lead director and executive producer Sydney Freeland, these moments are beautiful displays of inclusivity and what is now possible in moving pictures and television.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Jan. 2024
It’s primarily done with compositing techniques and in some cases could be thought of as a moving picture equivalent of Photoshop touch ups.
—Carolyn Giardina, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2023
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2024
But more than anything the CNN brand stands for news brought to you in moving pictures and sound with an onscreen anchor or correspondent acting as a trusted guide.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 July 2024
Under the guidance and vision of lead director and executive producer Sydney Freeland, these moments are beautiful displays of inclusivity and what is now possible in moving pictures and television.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Jan. 2024
It’s primarily done with compositing techniques and in some cases could be thought of as a moving picture equivalent of Photoshop touch ups.
—Carolyn Giardina, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moving picture
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In March 2023, Alibaba — a sprawling company that does everything from food delivery to cloud computing and movies — decided to split into six separate business groups, each with the ability to raise outside funding and go public.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2025
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Bills quarterback Josh Allen signed a deal with the company earlier this month, per the Hollywood Reporter. Chiefs fans and others had all kinds of funny jokes about the Bills movie coming out after the Kansas City version.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
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The motion picture focuses on the relationship between two Jewish cousins who head to Poland in search of uncovering more about their heritage while tracing the ancestry of their grandmother.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
14 Mar. 2025
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Pasek and Paul's songs helped the original motion picture soundtrack become 2018 year’s best-selling album globally, according to the The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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For those who are too young to recall, the film, written and directed by Spike Jonze, portrays a future in which people fall deeply in love with A.I.s that are conveyed as voices through their devices.—
Jaron Lanier,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
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Eight people died on Mount Everest in May 1996, but the film only highlights five of the deceased: guides Andrew Harris (Martin Henderson), Hall and Fischer, as well as clients Doug Hansen (John Hawkes) and Yasuko Namba (Naoko Mori).—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The festival’s diverse lineup included 39 narrative features, 16 documentary features, and 38 short films.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
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In recent years, Foreman had been involved with numerous documentary projects about his life, boxing and the era of his greatest fame.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Moving picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moving%20picture. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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