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
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For those motion picture studios in need of major release date before July 4th, June 25 is now open, that is unless Universal/DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek 5 decides to move up from its Wednesday, June 30, 2027 date.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Paramount’s former motion picture group president Michael Ireland oversaw the project during its development at 20th Century Fox and acquired the film in turnaround from Disney before bringing it to Paramount under then studio chief Brian Robbins.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
The motion picture business was largely founded by a series of Jewish immigrants who retained their influence for years, chronicled most famously in An Empire of Their Own by Neil Gabler.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Renée Zellweger's transformative portrayal of the Wizard of Oz icon earned her a Best Actress Oscar and a Golden Globe for best performance by an actress in a motion picture — drama.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Paramount’s former motion picture group president Michael Ireland oversaw the project during its development at 20th Century Fox and acquired the film in turnaround from Disney before bringing it to Paramount under then studio chief Brian Robbins.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
The motion picture business was largely founded by a series of Jewish immigrants who retained their influence for years, chronicled most famously in An Empire of Their Own by Neil Gabler.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Renée Zellweger's transformative portrayal of the Wizard of Oz icon earned her a Best Actress Oscar and a Golden Globe for best performance by an actress in a motion picture — drama.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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 29 Sep. 2025.
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