Thesaurus results for FILMS

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noun

plural of film

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of film

as in videotapes

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Jakarta has cut certain location fees by 50% and introduced a 50% tax concession on cinema admissions for qualifying Indonesian films. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026 Under Burgum's 2025 campaign, signs, books, films and exhibits covering topics such as slavery, climate change and the massacre of Native Americans were flagged and removed from national parks and monuments nationwide. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 And fanfic adaptations aren’t just capturing attention in the film industry; fanfic is also a promotional tool, with films that have nothing to do with fanfic embracing it. — Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026 Vogue looked to classic films and rounded up some of the most iconic sweater moments of all time, for your enjoyment. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026 Last year, according to the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, the proportion of women working as directors on the 100 top-grossing movies of the year hit a seven-year low, with only nine women out of 111 working as directors on those films. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026 Student films and industry discussions Festival-goers will also be able to check out films from Fort Worth students. — Brayden Garcia october 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026

Verb

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

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Noun

This article contains spoilers from popular horror movies and shows.

— Arryn Robbins, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
Through movies, television, school events and holiday celebrations, the Morrises have built a business around helping people dress up and have a little fun.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of movies

Verb

Some were also choked — images jurors were shown by both the defense and the prosecution.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
The few still images Polyphony Digital has provided don’t provide us with an angle to see if the Mini layout is still feasible with the new track model.

— Adam Ismail, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of images

Verb

Roddy Ho is not written as physically fit in Mick Herron’s Slough House books, on which the Apple TV spy show is based — though the character certainly pictures himself that way.

— Lisa de los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
With nearly every surface painted to her liking, Jordan pictures herself staying in the apartment for a while.

— Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of pictures

Verb

Below, see some of the family photos Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo shared through the years.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
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

Definition of photos

Verb

All manner of contemporary art is shown here, with a collection over 200,000 pieces strong, ranging from Diane Arbus and Cindy Sherman photographs to paintings from Francis Bacon and Sol LeWitt sculptures.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
His mother had tried, in the aftermath of a wildfire that destroyed their neighborhood, to replace the philosophy books and family photographs the 17-year-old boy had lost.

— Casey Parks, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2026

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