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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
The tools of cinema change quickly, often comprehensively.
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Dennis Lim, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Jack Nicholson appeared in a rare photo as the cinema great turned 89.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Not in this endlessly fascinating and no doubt overwhelming corner of Asian cinema.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
GoPro is positioning it as an action cinema camera that blends imaging capabilities usually found in professional systems with a robust, small form factor.
—New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026
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Dennis Lim, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Jack Nicholson appeared in a rare photo as the cinema great turned 89.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Not in this endlessly fascinating and no doubt overwhelming corner of Asian cinema.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
GoPro is positioning it as an action cinema camera that blends imaging capabilities usually found in professional systems with a robust, small form factor.
—New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinema
Noun
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The lawsuit also alleged Cameron’s actions were hypocritical of his films’ messaging and detailed public backlash Cameron and the films faced for its depictions of Native groups.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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The juxtapositions of text and image, which strongly suggest the widening distance between mother and daughter, build in emotional and intellectual power over the film’s ninety-minute duration.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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The image was later seen in theaters, on posters, in merchandise, across sequels and re‑releases without her knowledge or consent.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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The Laguna Playhouse has been a regional theater cornerstone of the Southern California performing arts community for more than a century.—
Staff report,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Alongside the award presentation, ICDA will host a series of panels and masterclasses exploring the craft and impact of casting in contemporary filmmaking, with several dozen international casting directors in attendance.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Following The Staircase docuseries and show, Margaret produced a documentary, Subject, which premiered at the 2022 Tribeca Festival and shed light on the impact that documentary filmmaking can have on its subjects.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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The precinct included the Blackfriars playhouse, which Shakespeare part-owned.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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But not just that, our theater and dance department, which is in the top five departments of the country, uses the playhouse as the experiential basis for our MFA program, so our students get trained there.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Imagine having a big ugly boot on your foot, being the most giant man ever, and having to squeeze your body into the row of a movie theater several days in a row?—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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This weekend marks the start of Hollywood’s summer movie season, a crucial 18-week corridor that runs through Labor Day and often accounts for around 40% of the annual box office.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cinema.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinema. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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