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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
Thomson’s about-face over the movies might be a surprise, but that a critic of his stature would wrestle with cinema’s enduring value is not.
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Michael O’Donnell,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
At age 5, the Thursday Murder Club star recalls, he was taken to a cinema near Manchester, England to see 1951's Never Take No for an Answer starring Vittorio Manunta — a young actor about Kingsley's age.
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Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Steven Spielberg's latest sci-fi movie, Disclosure Day, has finally hit cinemas worldwide.
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Grace Dean,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
Pillars of Greek culture, like an open-air cinema and taverna-inspired dining, anchor the experience, which also offers a standalone spa plus fitness center complete with a Finnish sauna and outdoor yoga deck for extra relaxation.
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Shannon McMahon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
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Michael O’Donnell,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
At age 5, the Thursday Murder Club star recalls, he was taken to a cinema near Manchester, England to see 1951's Never Take No for an Answer starring Vittorio Manunta — a young actor about Kingsley's age.
—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Steven Spielberg's latest sci-fi movie, Disclosure Day, has finally hit cinemas worldwide.
—
Grace Dean,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
Pillars of Greek culture, like an open-air cinema and taverna-inspired dining, anchor the experience, which also offers a standalone spa plus fitness center complete with a Finnish sauna and outdoor yoga deck for extra relaxation.
—
Shannon McMahon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinema
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Aside from the fictional King Kong, who first appeared in a 1933 film atop the skyscraper, others in real life legally — and illegally — climbed the famous skyscraper.
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Now, a new crop of leaders has emerged, reflecting Silicon Valley’s vast influence over the film and and TV business, which has been upended by streaming and, now, artificial intelligence.
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Swimming pools, movie theaters and shopping malls are places to stay cool.
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The company reimagines the Colony Theatre stage, turning it into a black-box theater where audiences become collaborators rather than spectators.
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There is a romanticized version of independent filmmaking that people often imagine — a passionate artist with a great script, a group of believers, and a dream that somehow finds its way to the screen.
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He is primarily focused on documentary cinema and observational filmmaking.
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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.
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Orrock currently has four playhouses spread throughout her yard, each with its own personality, theme and purpose.
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Swimming pools, movie theaters and shopping malls are places to stay cool.
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Released by Angel Studios for the Fourth of July, the movie is intended as a bit of likably square, neo-traditional, right-wing-adjacent counterprogramming.
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“Cinema.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinema. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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