as in movies
a story told by means of a series of continuously projected pictures and a sound track
watched a film on the Hopi Indians at the multicultural center
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Recent Examples of films
Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Paramount+ will bring global fans over 1,000 hours of iconic series, films, originals and cultural touchstones that reflect the full spectrum of the Black experience, including hits like THE MS.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
The re-enactments, which include bomb-making and transportation, as well as the three-pronged plan to escape, have a flavor that calls to mind ’70s heist and spy films, accompanied by Michael James Lee’s jaunty, genre-aping score.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Citing information from RioFilme’s Rio Film Commission, Edde added Rio had in 2025 more than 30 sets operating simultaneously all year long, taking into account the production of films, series, TV shows and commercials.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
Myths, legends and horror films have turned it into an omen of bad luck.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
Rosi returns repeatedly to this theater, and to other films about the area, including the silent-era Last Days of Pompeii, suggesting that his own film might itself be part of an ongoing archival plunder.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
As early as 1957, Walt Disney’s synergy map showed how films feed television, music, merchandise, and parks — each reinforcing the other.
—Lin Cherry, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The two companies will fold their streaming services, Paramount+ and HBO Max, into a single platform, as well as release at least 30 films theatrically each year.
—Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
An indie actress to remember in films like Donnie Darko (2001), Adaptation (2002), and Crazy Heart (2009), Gyllenhaal made her directorial debut in 2021 with The Lost Daughter.
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Paramount+ will bring global fans over 1,000 hours of iconic series, films, originals and cultural touchstones that reflect the full spectrum of the Black experience, including hits like THE MS.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
The re-enactments, which include bomb-making and transportation, as well as the three-pronged plan to escape, have a flavor that calls to mind ’70s heist and spy films, accompanied by Michael James Lee’s jaunty, genre-aping score.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Citing information from RioFilme’s Rio Film Commission, Edde added Rio had in 2025 more than 30 sets operating simultaneously all year long, taking into account the production of films, series, TV shows and commercials.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
Myths, legends and horror films have turned it into an omen of bad luck.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
Rosi returns repeatedly to this theater, and to other films about the area, including the silent-era Last Days of Pompeii, suggesting that his own film might itself be part of an ongoing archival plunder.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
As early as 1957, Walt Disney’s synergy map showed how films feed television, music, merchandise, and parks — each reinforcing the other.
—Lin Cherry, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The two companies will fold their streaming services, Paramount+ and HBO Max, into a single platform, as well as release at least 30 films theatrically each year.
—Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for films
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What makes for the best spring movies?—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
12 Mar. 2026
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Horror movies pair best with a strong drink and a brass band.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
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Thinking about the college football scouting process, images conjure up of wily old coaches traveling across the country to get cozy with potential recruits, eating the family’s best spread for dinner while trying to sell their program.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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Galison, who is also a physicist, works on the Event Horizon Telescope, which images black holes.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Feb. 2026
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Miss Manners pictures your guests, looking forward to a pleasant evening with you, being confronted with your suggestions.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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After all, no one pictures a futuristic city cloaked in exhaust fumes.—
Alex Hewitt,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Jan. 2026
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The family photos on the wall are more than just decorations here.—
Mary LeBus,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Dec. 2025
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For visitors who want to experience a side of Miami beyond the beach — and who appreciate a dining atmosphere that’s romantic, intimate, and richly textured — La Grande Boucherie is a standout choice that photographs beautifully and feels completely transporting.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2026
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The controversy centers around Lifetouch, a company that photographs millions of students nationwide each year.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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