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as in film
the art or business of making a movie
felt that the cinema was one of the most challenging and fulfilling forms of artistic expression
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as in theatre
a building or part of a building where movies are shown
got a job cleaning the cinemas at the multiplex
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Recent Examples of cinema
The 25th anniversary edition of the New York Indian Film Festival — one of the nation’s leading showcases of independent Indian cinema — unspools at New York’s Angelika through Sunday, June 22.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 June 2025
This week, Alphonse reviews the directorial debut from Logic, the rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, author, and occasional Rick & Morty voice actor, who now looks to conquer the world of cinema.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 20 June 2025
On Monday, cinema icon Al Pacino got some face time with the Holy Father while in Italy shooting a new movie, Maserati: The Brothers, about the famous car designers.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
Over in Los Angeles, Niecy Nash-Betts and her wife Jessica Betts attend an event celebrating LGBTQ+ cinema and television.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 7 June 2025
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 June 2025
This week, Alphonse reviews the directorial debut from Logic, the rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, author, and occasional Rick & Morty voice actor, who now looks to conquer the world of cinema.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 20 June 2025
On Monday, cinema icon Al Pacino got some face time with the Holy Father while in Italy shooting a new movie, Maserati: The Brothers, about the famous car designers.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
Over in Los Angeles, Niecy Nash-Betts and her wife Jessica Betts attend an event celebrating LGBTQ+ cinema and television.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinema
Noun
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One insider reports that real drivers, some of whom appear as themselves in the film, give the movie a thumbs up.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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In the original 1996 Happy Gilmore film, Adam Sandler’s title character learns to love the sub.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2025
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However, the Chinese film studios intend on preserving the spirit of the originals while breaking new ground in filmmaking.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2025
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Streamer Tubi has pacted with Kickstarter to offer distribution opportunities for 20 or more producers who are tapping the crowdfunding platform to support independent filmmaking.—
William Earl,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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The playhouses, built by groups of sponsoring volunteers, are offered for free to Habitat homeowners as well as children of local military veterans and active-duty personnel.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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And for car enthusiasts: a playhouse of their very own.—
TJ Macias,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Here’s how to watch From The World Of John Wick: Ballerina for your next movie night.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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What is the schedule for Hallmark’s Christmas in July 2025? While the Hallmark Channel is airing beloved Christmas movie favorites all month long, the network is also premiering its four-movie franchise Unwrapping Christmas.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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The film, which recently wrapped production in New Jersey, will debut in theaters on an undetermined date with Neon handling the U.S. distribution and Republic Pictures on board for international territories.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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Jurassic World Rebirth opens in theaters nationwide on Wednesday.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Cinema.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinema. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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