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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 film’s long run on cinema screens prompted New Line to proceed with a sequel.
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 16 May 2025
There are films that inspired it from really all types of cinema.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 2025
According to Variety, Friedrich Deininger, Dolby’s senior director of cinema and partner management for EMEA and India. said that installing the height speakers required installers to rappel from the ceiling, something that Tom Cruise would no doubt have been delighted with.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Some filmmakers have decided to expand Iran’s underground cinema.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 May 2025
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 16 May 2025
There are films that inspired it from really all types of cinema.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 2025
According to Variety, Friedrich Deininger, Dolby’s senior director of cinema and partner management for EMEA and India. said that installing the height speakers required installers to rappel from the ceiling, something that Tom Cruise would no doubt have been delighted with.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Some filmmakers have decided to expand Iran’s underground cinema.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinema
Noun
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Affleck portrayed the Caped Crusader in multiple films, including 2017's Justice League.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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The film, which will release in theaters May 23, will feature Tom Cruise behind the wheel of a Jeep Wrangler 4xe, Stellantis said.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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This is purposeful filmmaking, firm in its convictions.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
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His gaze has reinvented the forms of contemporary filmmaking, creating a historiography in images that has exerted an incalculable influence on countless film directors.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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The set includes the full family playhouse and JJ, along with his entire family (Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, siblings TomTom and YoYo, and Bingo).—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
20 May 2025
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The home boasts a heated saltwater pool with a spill-over spa, a spacious covered lanai with a grilling station and an oversized, fenced yard with a playhouse and outdoor shower.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Naked Gun! movies) will teach viewers his 15 rules of writing parody.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
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And Sally Hawkins’ character (Laura!) seems creepy as hell in the horror movie, masterminded by directors Danny and Michael Philippou (Talk to Me), due out May 30.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
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Get insights into theater, music, movies, art and museums in the Queen City with our weekly Inside Charlotte Arts newsletter.—
Virginia Brown,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2025
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Shortly after unveiling the poster, the Wicked Instagram account announced that the sequel’s trailer will premiere in theaters on June 4 as the first film returns to the big screen for one night only in the United States and Canada.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
14 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cinema.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinema. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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