big screen

noun

Definition of big screennext
as in film
the art or business of making a movie many actors now take roles for both television and the big screen

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Recent Examples of big screen This year, Prime Day runs from June 23 to June 26 and offers fabulous discounts on everything from lip balm to big screen TVs. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026 Deck chairs, a big screen and Lanson’s Pere et Fils Brut and Le Rose Creation served by the glass make this one of London’s most accessible Wimbledon venues. — Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 On the other hand, however, take a step back and the world-building is jaw-dropping; on a big screen, Rogue Trooper is almost overwhelming, and Barnard becomes an almost godlike presence by the end with his piercing white eyes (don’t worry, it’s explained). — Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 June 2026 The brothers’ parents, Joaquim and Isabel Silva, were VIP guests at this match and saw their late son honoured during the Portuguese national anthem, when a black-and-white image of him playing for Portugal was shown on the stadium’s big screen. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for big screen
Recent Examples of Synonyms for big screen
  1. film
  2. movie
  3. filmmaking
  4. silver screen
  5. pictures
Noun
  • The nomination for variety special (pre-recorded) means Swift herself is a nominee as the performer and a producer of the concert film, which showcased the final performance of her record-breaking tour.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • As a result, more producers have chosen to go elsewhere, leaving a quieter landscape for Georgians seeking employment in film and TV.
    — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of film
Noun
  • At the time, the movie superstar confessed to nervously practicing the song alone in his pickup truck, in his garage, to get the complicated rap right.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Be sure to follow me for all your daily puzzle-solving guides, TV show and movie reviews and more here on this blog!
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of movie
Noun
  • Beyond the technical aspects of filmmaking, the core message is one of resourcefulness.
    — JD Linville, Variety, 27 June 2026
  • There is a romanticized version of independent filmmaking that people often imagine — a passionate artist with a great script, a group of believers, and a dream that somehow finds its way to the screen.
    — DJ Hale, IndieWire, 23 June 2026
Definition of filmmaking
Noun
  • What happens when a silver screen icon meets an icon of Marxist revolution?
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
  • The Golden Age of Hollywood saw silver screen siren Sophia Loren take over global cinema.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 6 June 2026
Definition of silver screen
Noun
  • Other pictures on unofficial Telegram channels showed residents crowding into underground stations.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 2 July 2026
  • Ranging from the film pioneer Georges Méliès all the way through 2024’s Anora, Thomson’s survey covers silent pictures, the talkies, the studio era, the New Hollywood, and the age of streaming.
    — Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
Definition of pictures

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“Big screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20screen. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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