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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
Few directors shoot their debut movie, land it in a big fest, and find themselves at the center of a bidding war.
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Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
After two period movies dealing very specifically with the history of Hungary, László Nemes returns to the subject matter than brought him an Oscar for his debut feature Son of Saul (2015) — the Second World War.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Klaus pops up in the movie a few times like a hovering ghost.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
That’s partially because many movies, like Club Kid’s pal in Un Certain Regard Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, walked in with distribution already in place.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 May 2026
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Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
After two period movies dealing very specifically with the history of Hungary, László Nemes returns to the subject matter than brought him an Oscar for his debut feature Son of Saul (2015) — the Second World War.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Klaus pops up in the movie a few times like a hovering ghost.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
That’s partially because many movies, like Club Kid’s pal in Un Certain Regard Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, walked in with distribution already in place.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for movie
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The former couple produced and starred in the film, which was made at the height of the COVID pandemic.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The scene mirrored the energy of a film set, all drama and specific lighting and smoke billowing from mysterious corners, honoring the house’s relationship with cinema.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Alongside the award presentation, ICDA will host a series of panels and masterclasses exploring the craft and impact of casting in contemporary filmmaking, with several dozen international casting directors in attendance.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Following The Staircase docuseries and show, Margaret produced a documentary, Subject, which premiered at the 2022 Tribeca Festival and shed light on the impact that documentary filmmaking can have on its subjects.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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The single mother's several climbs and time as a Sherpa also served as the subject of the 2023 documentary, Mountain Queen.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Attias, who was raised in Kendall and is based in Miami, said Martin called him, proposed a documentary and some ways to frame the issues and solutions, then cut him loose.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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“Movie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movie. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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