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
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
On the flip side, there are also legions of Scream fans who are coming out to support Campbell's return as a lead of the franchise, Williamson's chance to take the director's seat for one of these films, and overall excitement for a new slasher-whodunnit.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
The current catalog covers all formats, from feature films to short films, and is aimed at both mainstream audiences and niche communities.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
Concert films – including releases tied to acts such as the Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin – have also expanded the format’s reach.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Whatever the official motivation -- and despite the fact the city still subsidizes dances, films, hot meal delivery and free medicine -- some retirees see such actions as direct attacks.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
The 220,000-square-foot space houses a permanent collection of over 26,000 works from the 20th and 21st centuries, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, photos, films, and more.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
The cocktail program features drinks themed for films and movie genres and are switched out often.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
In 2022, David Sims picked some of the best films from previous years that were underappreciated by the Academy in this way.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
Interestingly, this technique guides the growth of solar crystals from the bottom up, creating nearly flawless energy-harvesting films.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
On the flip side, there are also legions of Scream fans who are coming out to support Campbell's return as a lead of the franchise, Williamson's chance to take the director's seat for one of these films, and overall excitement for a new slasher-whodunnit.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Feb. 2026
The current catalog covers all formats, from feature films to short films, and is aimed at both mainstream audiences and niche communities.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
Concert films – including releases tied to acts such as the Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin – have also expanded the format’s reach.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Whatever the official motivation -- and despite the fact the city still subsidizes dances, films, hot meal delivery and free medicine -- some retirees see such actions as direct attacks.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
The 220,000-square-foot space houses a permanent collection of over 26,000 works from the 20th and 21st centuries, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, photos, films, and more.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
The cocktail program features drinks themed for films and movie genres and are switched out often.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
In 2022, David Sims picked some of the best films from previous years that were underappreciated by the Academy in this way.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for films
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The number of girls and women leading the top movies of 2025 also hit a seven-year low.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2026
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Most of Skydance’s biggest movies were based on IP that was around long before its founding.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
4 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
Verb
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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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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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Some districts in the region are issuing instructions for parents on how to opt out of services provided by the giant company that photographs over 15 million students every fall.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Films.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/films. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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