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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
Through the subject of his film, the director shows how an important part of Ghana’s modern history is entwined with a love of cinema.
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2025
The film catapulted Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, who played lovers in the film, from rising stars into cinema royalty, cementing them as the definitive on-screen couple for years to come.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2025
As the pair work together, Cole realizes his curse might just be a gift, leading to one of the most unexpected movie twists in cinema history.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
Closed Bayshore cinema operator is facing money trouble at another Midwest site
Main Street Theatres Inc. is facing financial trouble at another of its Midwest theater locations.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 16 Oct. 2025
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2025
The film catapulted Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, who played lovers in the film, from rising stars into cinema royalty, cementing them as the definitive on-screen couple for years to come.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2025
As the pair work together, Cole realizes his curse might just be a gift, leading to one of the most unexpected movie twists in cinema history.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
Closed Bayshore cinema operator is facing money trouble at another Midwest site
Main Street Theatres Inc. is facing financial trouble at another of its Midwest theater locations.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinema
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These are Logan Paulsen and his wife Kelly’s rescue dogs, all different ages and sizes, all at the door of their comfortable northern Virginia home to greet his students for another day of film study and training.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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There’s no telling how expensive the wardrobe budget is on the film, but this lookalike style is just $30 right now.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Deol also expresses nostalgia for earlier eras of filmmaking.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Rose, did Mary’s background as a therapist enhance the filmmaking in that scene, or others?—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
9 Oct. 2025
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Now, two years into her tenure at the Théâtre National de Strasbourg, Guiela Nguyen is focused on bringing people who don’t necessarily speak French to the playhouse.—
Laura Cappelle,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Hipp evokes an opulent playhouse, with a bold palette, swathes of rich velvet, and plenty of colorful art.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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A lot of fun, very comedic movie.—
Charles Infosino,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the Dick Wolf drama, Flueger is also known for his appearances on the other Chicago universe shows, Chicago Med and Chicago Fire, but also for movies such as Brothers, alongside Jake Gyllenhaal, Tobey Maguire, and Natalie Portman, and the 2011 version of Footloose.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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But when Ronnie set the theater's copy of The Music Man in motion on the projector, Matty appeared on screen holding what looked like a baby swaddled in a blanket.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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The home features a walkout basement with a movie theater, spa, custom workout room and sunken golf simulator, Heffernan said.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Cinema.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinema. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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