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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This spontaneous journey took me to Andalucía, the southernmost region of the Iberian Peninsula, with natural beauty that unravels like a cinematic masterpiece.
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Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
But in all of these directors’ productions the presence of nonprofessionals is both a pursuit of progress in cinematic form and an emblem of that effort.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
The Magnificent Seven, part of MGM+’s strategy of doing series with cinematic pedigree, look and feel, is written by Kring who executive produces alongside Donald De Line, Lawrence Mirisch, Bruce Kaufman and Matt Dillon.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Brutti cites Loie Fuller, whose Danse Serpentine became a pioneering cinematic marvel; Martha Graham; and Childs, who collaborated with the group during the pandemic.
—Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
But in all of these directors’ productions the presence of nonprofessionals is both a pursuit of progress in cinematic form and an emblem of that effort.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
The Magnificent Seven, part of MGM+’s strategy of doing series with cinematic pedigree, look and feel, is written by Kring who executive produces alongside Donald De Line, Lawrence Mirisch, Bruce Kaufman and Matt Dillon.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Brutti cites Loie Fuller, whose Danse Serpentine became a pioneering cinematic marvel; Martha Graham; and Childs, who collaborated with the group during the pandemic.
—Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 25 Feb. 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 27 Feb. 2026.
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