celluloid
noun
cel·lu·loid
ˈsel-yə-ˌlȯid 
1
: a tough flammable thermoplastic composed essentially of cellulose nitrate and camphor
2
old-fashioned
: motion-picture film
… a work … making its third appearance on celluloid.—
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celluloid
adjective
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Castro again works with cinematographer Barton Cortright to craft lush images that certainly evoke the illusion of celluloid, lending the movie a nostalgic, charmingly retro take on sexuality and an idyllic view of open-air cruising.
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Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
30 June 2026
In an era of rock stars and celluloid heroes, Hockney was the art world’s own entry into the fame game; he was said to be the Beatles of contemporary art.
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Mark Rozzo,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
Sarkar recreated the look of celluloid film by shooting in ProRes RAW with Apple Log 2 and pushing contrast and grain to the extreme in post.
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Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2026
And that is part of the draw of this unabashed trifle of celluloid goofiness.
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Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
30 June 2026
In an era of rock stars and celluloid heroes, Hockney was the art world’s own entry into the fame game; he was said to be the Beatles of contemporary art.
—
Mark Rozzo,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
Sarkar recreated the look of celluloid film by shooting in ProRes RAW with Apple Log 2 and pushing contrast and grain to the extreme in post.
—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2026
And that is part of the draw of this unabashed trifle of celluloid goofiness.
—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for celluloid
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“Celluloid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celluloid. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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celluloid
noun
cel·lu·loid
ˈsel-(y)ə-ˌlȯid
1
: a tough flammable plastic
2
: a motion-picture film
watch a western on celluloid
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