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
John Hopewell, Variety, 12 June 2026
Speaking of time, Keen formed Agenda following three decades of experience in the PR field working on campaigns for hundreds of high-profile films.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
Crime films often deal with complex emotions as characters grapple with the morality of their actions.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
There’s an incredible amount of talent here, including director Kenji Tanigaki, a stuntman across 50+ different films, now turned director.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Hanks, Allen and Joan Cusack reprise their roles from the earlier films.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The quality of that theater is very, very good and seeing films on the biggest screen possible is important to us.
—Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Your favorite services such as Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV and HBO Max offer fresh films for all cinematic tastes, including original fare like John Travolta's directorial debut but also theatrical releases like a Charli XCX mockumentary.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The 1970s were an evolutionary step for global science fiction films, with some of the most pivotal and game-changing releases helping to expand the genre by addressing environmental issues, political unrest, technology anxiety, societal decay, and existential questions of life and death.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 29 May 2026
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
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Chinese audiences already enjoy many films with these elements.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 12 June 2026
Speaking of time, Keen formed Agenda following three decades of experience in the PR field working on campaigns for hundreds of high-profile films.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
Crime films often deal with complex emotions as characters grapple with the morality of their actions.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
There’s an incredible amount of talent here, including director Kenji Tanigaki, a stuntman across 50+ different films, now turned director.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Hanks, Allen and Joan Cusack reprise their roles from the earlier films.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The quality of that theater is very, very good and seeing films on the biggest screen possible is important to us.
—Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Your favorite services such as Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV and HBO Max offer fresh films for all cinematic tastes, including original fare like John Travolta's directorial debut but also theatrical releases like a Charli XCX mockumentary.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The 1970s were an evolutionary step for global science fiction films, with some of the most pivotal and game-changing releases helping to expand the genre by addressing environmental issues, political unrest, technology anxiety, societal decay, and existential questions of life and death.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 29 May 2026
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The flashbacks to Emma’s adolescence, which Borgli films with some curiosity, are far more engaging than the film’s depictions of the chatty Boston bourgeoisie, which exude self-satisfied certainty.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for films
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For those who love movies, it's been a clear erosion over time.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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The actor has previously starred in several movies and TV shows — including The Crow, Tom & Jerry, Heavyweight and This Town.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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And while the device shoots only low-resolution, B&W still images, when combined with audio-capture and Bluetooth connection to the internet for third-party facial recognition, the threat to privacy is obvious and massive.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2026
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And Israel has also imposed strict rules about what images citizens and journalists can and can't post online.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Breadwinner star pictures the destination as the culmination of his career, according to a Wall Street Journal profile published on May 15.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
18 May 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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Otherwise, the impressive collection of art and photos details important periods of the former president’s life throughout the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Mike Vrabel photos with Dianna Russini The controversy first came to light on April 7, when the New York Post published photos taken in March of Vrabel with Russini, an NFL Insider for The Athletic, at the Ambiente hotel in Sedona, Arizona.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Sarah Stier, a staff photographer for Getty Images who photographs Knicks regular season and playoff games, told ABC News.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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Petite Studio not only develops patterns expressly for petites, using specific mannequins, but also fits and photographs petite models with different body types.—
Yerin Kim,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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