ANIMATED CARTOONS Synonyms: 20 Similar Words

animated cartoons

noun

plural of animated cartoon

as in short subjects

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Noun

As a result of this connection, Powell received offers to appear in motion pictures.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 May 2026
They’re scanned for motion pictures, visual effects, and for video games.

— Brian Welk, IndieWire, 8 May 2026

Definition of motion pictures

Noun

But horns are actually important safety features and, when used properly, can also help keep traffic moving.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 12 July 2026
Hackman Capital’s plan to recoup its investment included continuing to operate Television City as a studio for rent while adding new revenue-generating features.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of features

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No combination of stilettos and old-fashioned shoe-leather can temper the fact that integrity, talent, hard work, and a dedication to treating everything from fashion to the moving pictures with seriousness is in perpetual danger of extinction.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
The Polk Theatre, an ornate 1928 Italianate venue, has been screening films in Lakeland’s downtown square since before moving pictures had sound.

— Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025

Definition of moving pictures

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Kappel said the hall will be open to organizations in the community and the public for planning events, including musical programs, conferences, films, and lectures, as well as to business leaders who may want to host corporate events there.

— Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
Across 13 recent live-action films from Disney and other studios, all made more than 60% of their global box office revenue in international markets, Gross said.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of films

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Old copper landlines are going the way of so many other aging pieces of technology as smartphones have become the way many people surf the web, pay bills, watch movies and keep up with friends and family.

— Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
The main events on preview night are mainly taking place away from the convention center at the Marriott Marquis hotel with viewings of Star Trek episodes and cult classic movies.

— Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of movies

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