cinematic
adjective
cin·e·mat·ic
ˌsi-nə-ˈma-tik 
1
: of, relating to, suggestive of, or suitable for movies or the filming of movies
cinematic principles and techniques
cinematic special effects
2
: filmed and presented as a movie
cinematic fantasies
a cinematic adaptation of a novel
Examples of cinematic in a Sentence
a director who has produced some great cinematic moments
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Ahead of its match against Argentina at Arrowhead Stadium, the Desert Foxes released a cinematic hype video that follows an eagle across the United States before landing in Kansas.
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The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
But spending her nights on the casino floor was only Charbonneau’s first step toward embodying Cay, a free-spirited sculptor by day who unnerves Vivan from their first, cinematic encounter.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 16 June 2026
That version of the film runs seven minutes longer than the theatrical release and restores the film's original opening scene — a cinematic boat race — which clarifies plot beats that were confusing in the theatrical version.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
Through a series of cinematic contrivances, Tess borrows Katharine’s skirt suit, claims due credit for her business sense, and wins the affections of Katharine’s financier boyfriend (Harrison Ford).
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
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The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
But spending her nights on the casino floor was only Charbonneau’s first step toward embodying Cay, a free-spirited sculptor by day who unnerves Vivan from their first, cinematic encounter.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 16 June 2026
That version of the film runs seven minutes longer than the theatrical release and restores the film's original opening scene — a cinematic boat race — which clarifies plot beats that were confusing in the theatrical version.
—Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026
Through a series of cinematic contrivances, Tess borrows Katharine’s skirt suit, claims due credit for her business sense, and wins the affections of Katharine’s financier boyfriend (Harrison Ford).
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for cinematic
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“Cinematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinematic. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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