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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
Not to mention, given the movie’s sci-fi setting, Waymo was a good fit.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
With lifestyle projectors like the VisionMaster Max, pointing the business end at pretty much any blank wall in the home can transform that space into a mini movie theater (of sorts).
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Paul Ridden
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
The movie hits theaters in April 2027.
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Mason Leib,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
The Musical’ Baz Luhrmann’s 2011 movie musical is lush and riotous.
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Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
With lifestyle projectors like the VisionMaster Max, pointing the business end at pretty much any blank wall in the home can transform that space into a mini movie theater (of sorts).
—
Paul Ridden
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
The movie hits theaters in April 2027.
—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
The Musical’ Baz Luhrmann’s 2011 movie musical is lush and riotous.
—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for movie
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The film received six Oscar nominees, including one for Blyth, and Crawford — who became good friends with Blyth — won best actress for her role.
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The pair posed for photos and watched the film together.
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There is a romanticized version of independent filmmaking that people often imagine — a passionate artist with a great script, a group of believers, and a dream that somehow finds its way to the screen.
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He is primarily focused on documentary cinema and observational filmmaking.
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Daniel Chávez-Ontiveros (Editor) is a Mexican filmmaker recognized for his award-winning work as a documentary editor.
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Towards the end of the documentary, there’s a moment of victory, as New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announces a plan for universal childcare, including universal pre-k, and a pilot program for childcare for 2-year-olds.
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“Movie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movie. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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