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as in film
the art or business of making a movie
felt that the cinema was one of the most challenging and fulfilling forms of artistic expression
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as in theatre
a building or part of a building where movies are shown
got a job cleaning the cinemas at the multiplex
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Recent Examples of cinema
Calling all nocturnal movie lovers: The Toronto Film Festival has unveiled its midnight madness slate, a lineup of often disturbing and always raucous works of cinema.
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 24 July 2025
In the long dream of American cinema, Hal Ashby occupies a strange and haunted room — off the hallway of the greats, cluttered with forgotten scripts, bong water and the heavy air of things once possible.
—Arkansas Online, 24 July 2025
To see this strange, fearless little movie find its audience in such a historic space for cinema is an emotional milestone.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 23 July 2025
Maalik defies all cinematic logic by the standards of Rajkummar Rao - the actor - but manages to sail past the landmarks of populist cinema.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 24 July 2025
In the long dream of American cinema, Hal Ashby occupies a strange and haunted room — off the hallway of the greats, cluttered with forgotten scripts, bong water and the heavy air of things once possible.
—Arkansas Online, 24 July 2025
To see this strange, fearless little movie find its audience in such a historic space for cinema is an emotional milestone.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 23 July 2025
Maalik defies all cinematic logic by the standards of Rajkummar Rao - the actor - but manages to sail past the landmarks of populist cinema.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinema
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Not many films can lay claim to accomplishing that goal with the grace and fluidity of a poet.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
1 Aug. 2025
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There's clearly chemistry on display throughout this film.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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In filmmaking, Glasgow is often used as a stand-in for NYC, which is easier to film in than actual NYC.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Bringing together wildlife filmmaking with reality competition is unusual.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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Director Jamie Lloyd — considered playhouse royalty after his revival of Sunset Boulevard, as well as the Tom Holland-starring Romeo and Juliet — is breaking the fourth wall of theater by having Zegler, star of Snow White and West Side Story, perform live to the street outside.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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Original price: $198 The Step2 Neat & Tidy Cottage II Brown Playhouse is a durable, plastic playhouse for toddlers and young children to engage in imaginative play.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
22 May 2025
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One night, the poster and Mark came home from the gym ready to relax and watch a movie, only to find Daisy hosting a group of friends in their living room.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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Known for his wit and charisma, The Rock has become the most accomplished actor of all professional wrestlers, starring in movies such as The Scorpion King, Fast Five, and Jumanji.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is slated to hit theaters on Dec. 5, 2025.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Here are the other movies hitting theaters this weekend.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
25 July 2025
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“Cinema.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinema. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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