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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
Shops Faria Lima, a 10,000-square-meter shopping center with stores, restaurants, a cinema and a gym in the heart of São Paulo’s technological and financial center, is expected to be complete in 2027.
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David Moin, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
The White Lotus even replicated it, shot for shot, during season two, with Aubrey Plaza standing in for Vitti—a performer widely regarded in her native country as the queen of Italian cinema.
—Rob Ledonne, Vogue, 6 June 2025
Amenities include an indoor pool, sauna, home cinema and five en-suite bedrooms.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Stahelski knows his cinema and the series’ maximalism is in direct conversation with the silent slapstick stars of yesteryear as much as 1979’s The Warriors.
—Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 4 June 2025
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David Moin, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
The White Lotus even replicated it, shot for shot, during season two, with Aubrey Plaza standing in for Vitti—a performer widely regarded in her native country as the queen of Italian cinema.
—Rob Ledonne, Vogue, 6 June 2025
Amenities include an indoor pool, sauna, home cinema and five en-suite bedrooms.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Stahelski knows his cinema and the series’ maximalism is in direct conversation with the silent slapstick stars of yesteryear as much as 1979’s The Warriors.
—Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinema
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The document filed on behalf of the actress also claims: The Guardian has contacted Zois and the film’s sales representatives Anton for comment.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
14 June 2025
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The stunt men were not commemorated in the film’s credits.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
14 June 2025
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That’s the risk — and to some, the thrill — of vérité documentary filmmaking.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Trained as a painter before breaking into filmmaking, Lynch always held space for other art forms.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 June 2025
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Now, picture next summer: The sandy play area — a messy option for pools — will be gone, replaced with playhouses and other non-water play options.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2025
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Proceeds from the event benefit the playhouse’s learning and engagement programs and development of new works and public art projects.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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While some sleep or watch movies, a small group plays poker.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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The over-all effect is like watching a movie that’s supposed to be set in the nineties and spotting a Tesla in the background.—
Tyler Foggatt,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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Something Beautiful, the album, is available to purchase and stream now, while the film of the same name will be released in theaters on June 12.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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Overall, Ballerina falls behind Lilo and Stitch, which earned $35 million during its third weekend in theaters.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
7 June 2025
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“Cinema.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinema. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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