the silver screen
noun
old-fashioned
1
: a screen in a movie theater
one of the greatest films ever to hit the silver screen
2
: movies in general
stars of the silver screen
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Pieces by Dior and Chanel, as well as costumes made for the silver screen, were also featured.
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Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Cudi has continued to refine his repertoire outside of music, sharpening his skills as a director, actor and writer for the silver screen.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
Like Newman, Redford began his career on the stage before transitioning to the silver screen.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, the 76th annual ceremony boasted many of our favorite names on the silver screen with quite a number of LGBTQ+ wins.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 15 Sep. 2025
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Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Cudi has continued to refine his repertoire outside of music, sharpening his skills as a director, actor and writer for the silver screen.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
Like Newman, Redford began his career on the stage before transitioning to the silver screen.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, the 76th annual ceremony boasted many of our favorite names on the silver screen with quite a number of LGBTQ+ wins.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 15 Sep. 2025
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“The silver screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20silver%20screen. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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