motion picture
noun
1
: a series of pictures projected on a screen in rapid succession with objects shown in successive positions slightly changed so as to produce the optical effect of a continuous picture in which the objects move
2
: a representation (as of a story) by means of motion pictures : movie
Examples of motion picture in a Sentence
He was given a starring role in a major motion picture.
a popular novel that was made into a major motion picture
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Achievements receiving Scientific and Technical Awards must demonstrate a proven record of contributing significant value to the process of making motion pictures.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
The Best Original Song category has strict eligibility rules stating a track must contain words and music specifically written for a motion picture.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
Other winners during the night included Anna Sawai, Colin Farrell, Jeremy Allen White, Hiroyuki Sanada and Jean Smart while Baby Reindeer took home the trophy for best television limited series, anthology series or motion picture made for television.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Emilia Pérez was previously named best motion picture: comedy or musical at the Golden Globes on Jan. 5, beating out its competitors Anora, Challengers, A Real Pain, The Substance and Wicked.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
The Best Original Song category has strict eligibility rules stating a track must contain words and music specifically written for a motion picture.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
Other winners during the night included Anna Sawai, Colin Farrell, Jeremy Allen White, Hiroyuki Sanada and Jean Smart while Baby Reindeer took home the trophy for best television limited series, anthology series or motion picture made for television.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Emilia Pérez was previously named best motion picture: comedy or musical at the Golden Globes on Jan. 5, beating out its competitors Anora, Challengers, A Real Pain, The Substance and Wicked.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Motion picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motion%20picture. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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