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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Paramount’s 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 the studio’s chief Brian Robbins.
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 22 July 2025
Paramount Pictures’ president of the motion picture group Michael Ireland originally oversaw the project throughout its development at 20th Century Fox before acquiring it in turnaround from Disney and bringing it to Paramount under current studio head Brian Robbins.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
The film will be among the 21 titles competing at the festival, running against other major motion pictures.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 July 2025
In addition to the print edition, The Caretaker is also soon to become a major motion picture with Universal Studios.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 14 July 2025
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 22 July 2025
Paramount Pictures’ president of the motion picture group Michael Ireland originally oversaw the project throughout its development at 20th Century Fox before acquiring it in turnaround from Disney and bringing it to Paramount under current studio head Brian Robbins.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
The film will be among the 21 titles competing at the festival, running against other major motion pictures.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 July 2025
In addition to the print edition, The Caretaker is also soon to become a major motion picture with Universal Studios.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 14 July 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 27 Jul. 2025.
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