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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
Paul Dergarabedian, head of marketplace trends for Rentrak, confirmed that independent cinema grosses have grown 38% over 2019, an impressive statistic considering that the effects of Covid still linger over exhibition.
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Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Other amenities include a professional chef’s kitchen, private cinema, wine cellar and tasting room, gym, boardroom, cedar sauna and steam room.
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Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
The cinema may be king after all.
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David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Modern cinema had found a heroic origin story.
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Vivian Yee,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Other amenities include a professional chef’s kitchen, private cinema, wine cellar and tasting room, gym, boardroom, cedar sauna and steam room.
—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
The cinema may be king after all.
—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Modern cinema had found a heroic origin story.
—
Vivian Yee,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinema
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The film received six Oscar nominees, including one for Blyth, and Crawford — who became good friends with Blyth — won best actress for her role.
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The pair posed for photos and watched the film together.
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But for those who just want to grab a bite or see a movie at the IMAX theater, the security protocol is an additional — possibly irritating — barrier.
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Restless children, amped up on sugary drinks and chocolate bars, struggle to sit still in the theater’s red vinyl seats.
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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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With the 50/50 revenue breakdown between studios and movie theaters, a $250 million movie generally needs to reach $500 million globally to break even.
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Matt Spicer directed the movie, written by Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel.
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“Cinema.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinema. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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