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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 theater
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
In keeping with the festival’s tradition of showcasing the best in international cinema, 44 of this year’s International Feature Film Oscar submissions screened as part of a lineup that included 178 films from 72 countries and territories.
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Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 11 Jan. 2026
Ever wanted to dive into Shakespeare's sonnets or explore cinema analysis?
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Jan. 2026
Daniel Loria, the senior vice president at the Box Office Company, a cinema data analytics firm, said Los Angeles and New York being the most profitable cities isn’t shocking.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
On New Year’s Eve, Stranger Things: The Finale debuted simultaneously on the streamer and in roughly 600 cinemas — more than a third belonged to AMC, the country and world’s largest chain — before holding encore showings throughout New Year’s Day.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
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Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 11 Jan. 2026
Ever wanted to dive into Shakespeare's sonnets or explore cinema analysis?
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Jan. 2026
Daniel Loria, the senior vice president at the Box Office Company, a cinema data analytics firm, said Los Angeles and New York being the most profitable cities isn’t shocking.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
On New Year’s Eve, Stranger Things: The Finale debuted simultaneously on the streamer and in roughly 600 cinemas — more than a third belonged to AMC, the country and world’s largest chain — before holding encore showings throughout New Year’s Day.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinema
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The film, and Jordan's dual performance, are major players in this year's awards race.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Jan. 2026
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This month, a film adaptation directed by Kristen Stewart and starring Imogen Poots hits theaters nationwide.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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This month, a film adaptation directed by Kristen Stewart and starring Imogen Poots hits theaters nationwide.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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Backers can also host private virtual screenings or provide access directly to other organizations, as well as buy out an entire theater for audiences who wouldn’t otherwise get to see the film.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
15 Jan. 2026
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From the cast to their longtime collaborators, everyone welcomed me with remarkable generosity, openly sharing their personal and collective experiences from a decade of creative filmmaking.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Jan. 2026
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Simmering with tension that leads to an explosive finale, The Seed of the Sacred Fig is an essential piece of political filmmaking that earned an Oscar nomination for Best International Feature Film.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Dec. 2025
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His departure at the end of the year will end his 18-year tenure at the playhouse.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Dec. 2025
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Sagan renovated and reopened the Harper Theater in Hyde Park as a playhouse and a dance and music venue in 1964, according to the Chicago Public Library.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
18 Dec. 2025
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This opening scene establishes a human, forgiving tone for a movie in which we are often encouraged to laugh with our heroes but never at them.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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In 2014, the actress won another SAG Award for outstanding performance by a female actor for playing attorney Linda Kenney Baden opposite Al Pacino in David Mamet's 2013 TV movie Phil Spector.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Cinema.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinema. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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