live-action
adjective
live-ac·tion
ˈlīv-ˈak-shən 
variants
or less commonly live action
1
: of, relating to, or featuring cinematography that is not produced by animation
a live-action film
2
: done or performed live and usually in person
a live-action performance
live-action role-playing games
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The vroom-vroom event features more than 800 custom, exotic, rare and exclusive cars and trucks, as well as live-action drifting, fan ride-alongs, custom exhibits, interactive fan racing activities and attractions, auctions and live concerts.
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Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Eragon, Disney+‘s live-action adaptation of Christopher Paolini‘s popular YA book series The Inheritance Cycle, has taken a major step in the development process, firming up its creative team and opening a writers room.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
In less than five minutes, the Winter Olympics had its first live-action hiccup.
—Zack Pierce, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The sibling singers didn't take home the gramophone, but bigger things were just around the corner for Halle, who starred as Princess Ariel in Disney's 2023 live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid.
—Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
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Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Eragon, Disney+‘s live-action adaptation of Christopher Paolini‘s popular YA book series The Inheritance Cycle, has taken a major step in the development process, firming up its creative team and opening a writers room.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
In less than five minutes, the Winter Olympics had its first live-action hiccup.
—Zack Pierce, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The sibling singers didn't take home the gramophone, but bigger things were just around the corner for Halle, who starred as Princess Ariel in Disney's 2023 live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid.
—Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for live-action
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“Live-action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live-action. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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live-action
adjective
live-ac·tion
ˈlīv-ˈak-shən
1
: of, relating to, or featuring cinematography that is not produced by animation
2
: done or performed live and usually in person
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