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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
What is important is that cinema allows perspectives to travel.
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 May 2026
Open Roads: New Italian Cinema, the Italian cinema showcase hosted by Film at Lincoln Center and Cinecittà in New York City, returns for its 25th edition this year and will run from May 28 to June 4.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Having already conquered the cinema and home entertainment worlds, Dolby has been on a campaign over recent years to dominate the increasingly profitable in-car space too.
—John Archer, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2026
This commercial emphasis has led to associations with concepts such as genre cinema and star systems, which similarly prioritize marketability.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Apr. 2026
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 May 2026
Open Roads: New Italian Cinema, the Italian cinema showcase hosted by Film at Lincoln Center and Cinecittà in New York City, returns for its 25th edition this year and will run from May 28 to June 4.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Having already conquered the cinema and home entertainment worlds, Dolby has been on a campaign over recent years to dominate the increasingly profitable in-car space too.
—John Archer, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2026
This commercial emphasis has led to associations with concepts such as genre cinema and star systems, which similarly prioritize marketability.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinema
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The former couple produced and starred in the film, which was made at the height of the COVID pandemic.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The scene mirrored the energy of a film set, all drama and specific lighting and smoke billowing from mysterious corners, honoring the house’s relationship with cinema.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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From Fort Worth to ‘Live from New York’ Culhane started theater in Los Angeles, doing improv bits during high school.—
Ella Gonzales
May 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Viva Maude’s first project to hit theaters was the bold adaptation of Hedda in fall 2025, in which Thompson played the titular character.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
14 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 120 square-foot structure is also large enough to use as a playhouse for little ones or workshop for DIY projects, but the interior customization options are truly endless.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
29 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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The new study used daily imagery, a change Seto describes like turning on a movie camera.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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The movie’s editors cleaned up those early miscues and Insolera and Toscano eventually got far more connected as the cameras rolled.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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“Cinema.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinema. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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