motion picture
noun
1
: a series of pictures projected on a screen in rapid succession with objects shown in successive positions slightly changed so as to produce the optical effect of a continuous picture in which the objects move
2
: a representation (as of a story) by means of motion pictures : movie
Examples of motion picture in a Sentence
He was given a starring role in a major motion picture.
a popular novel that was made into a major motion picture
Recent Examples on the Web
This year’s ceremony will highlight excellence in the categories of motion picture, television + streaming, recording, literature, and podcasts.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 6 June 2024
The film’s nominations follow Henson’s 2024 NAACP Image Awards win for outstanding supporting actress in a motion picture for her stellar portrayal of Shug Avery.
—Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
With a bit of fudging, motion pictures become potion mixtures, and your local Wal-Mart becomes a Mall Wart.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2024
With the addition of subsequent copyright laws, the United States became the world’s leading creator in fields ranging from motion pictures to computer software.
—Steven Tepp, Foreign Affairs, 4 Oct. 2013
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Okla Jones, Essence, 6 June 2024
The film’s nominations follow Henson’s 2024 NAACP Image Awards win for outstanding supporting actress in a motion picture for her stellar portrayal of Shug Avery.
—Njera Perkins, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
With a bit of fudging, motion pictures become potion mixtures, and your local Wal-Mart becomes a Mall Wart.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2024
With the addition of subsequent copyright laws, the United States became the world’s leading creator in fields ranging from motion pictures to computer software.
—Steven Tepp, Foreign Affairs, 4 Oct. 2013
See all Example Sentences for motion picture
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“Motion picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motion%20picture. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.
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