as in movie
a story told by means of a series of continuously projected pictures and a sound track
a popular novel that was made into a major motion picture
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Recent Examples of motion picture
An outspoken advocate for trans rights in Spain and abroad, Gascón took to the Golden Globes stage at The Beverly Hilton earlier this month, after Emilia Pérez won the last award of the night, for best motion picture — musical or comedy.
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Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025
At a pivotal dinner, members discussed how to encourage excellence in motion picture production, leading to the creation of the Oscar.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Honoring unit publicists, individual publicists, outstanding publicity campaigns for television and motion picture, journalists and unit still photographers, the awards will be handed out during a February 28 luncheon at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025
One of Oakland Park’s first development ventures involved Screen Talent Studios Inc., a motion picture outfit that gave away lots to subscribers of its new movie magazine.
—Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2025
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Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025
At a pivotal dinner, members discussed how to encourage excellence in motion picture production, leading to the creation of the Oscar.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Honoring unit publicists, individual publicists, outstanding publicity campaigns for television and motion picture, journalists and unit still photographers, the awards will be handed out during a February 28 luncheon at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025
One of Oakland Park’s first development ventures involved Screen Talent Studios Inc., a motion picture outfit that gave away lots to subscribers of its new movie magazine.
—Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motion picture
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Jean-Baptiste, 57, reunites with director Mike Leigh for Hard Truths, 28 years after their movie Secrets & Lies that nabbed her an Oscar nomination.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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How might that decision influence the fashion choices of the television and movie stars in attendance?—
The Styles Desk,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Throughout all of his work, perhaps most memorably in the warped noir of his television series Twin Peaks, Lynch steered composers to create music as inexplicably haunting as his moving pictures.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
17 Jan. 2025
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He himself is represented in moving pictures as a conductor.—
Cuneyt Dil,
Axios,
6 Sep. 2024
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Drew Hancock’s sci-fi tinged film set in the near future is about a group of friends on a weekend lakeside getaway.—
Jake Coyle,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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In addition to Fast X (2023), the actor has recently been seen in the superhero film Morbius (2022).—
Danny Horn,
EW.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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Of the 67 filmmakers invited to screen their documentaries at the fest, 34 self-identify as women or nonbinary, and 31 self-identify as people of color.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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Piece by Piece: Plot, Cast, Run Time Directed by Morgan Neville, Piece by Piece is a documentary about Pharrell Williams’ life growing up with music in Virginia Beach to becoming a global superstar recording artist and producer — all told through Lego pieces.—
Rudie Obias,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Motion picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motion%20picture. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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