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as in film
a story told by means of a series of continuously projected pictures and a sound track
there was much excitement when it was announced that the popular children's book would be turned into a movie
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as in filmmaking
movies plural
the art or business of making a movie
many a small-town girl has gone to Hollywood, dreaming of making it big in the movies
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Recent Examples of movie
In June of that year, Ashton debuted her baby bump at a special screening of her movie Mr. Malcolm's List.
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Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 7 June 2025
Not to mention, having watched the actual movie at least half a dozen times.
—Joe Salas
june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2025
Took two movies: one to lose it, one to get it back.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 7 June 2025
Robbie's next movie, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, opens on Sept. 19.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 28 May 2025
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Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 7 June 2025
Not to mention, having watched the actual movie at least half a dozen times.
—Joe Salas
june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2025
Took two movies: one to lose it, one to get it back.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 7 June 2025
Robbie's next movie, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, opens on Sept. 19.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for movie
Noun
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Hoppers Next up, Pixar will release a film called Hoppers in 2026.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
14 June 2025
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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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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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That’s the risk — and to some, the thrill — of vérité documentary filmmaking.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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However, this is the first and last time the food in this food documentary feels like the central focus.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 June 2025
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Much of the documentary explores Walters' insecurities, which plagued her despite her incredible accomplishments.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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“Movie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movie. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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