as in movie
a story told by means of a series of continuously projected pictures and a sound track
a popular novel that was made into a major motion picture
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Recent Examples of motion picture
Today, its diverse membership includes over 2,300 Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists working in motion pictures, television, commercials, music videos, theme parks, and live theater.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2026
Creative Artists Agency has made six key promotions, upping staff to agent or executive roles inside the company in divisions like motion picture talent and sports broadcasting.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
The motion picture business has been totally run out of the state of California.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Walt Disney, 63-year-old artistic genius of the Disney empire, may not be an officer of Walt Disney Productions, parent company which produces motion pictures for theatrical and television distribution and operates Disneyland Park.
—Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2026
Creative Artists Agency has made six key promotions, upping staff to agent or executive roles inside the company in divisions like motion picture talent and sports broadcasting.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
The motion picture business has been totally run out of the state of California.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Walt Disney, 63-year-old artistic genius of the Disney empire, may not be an officer of Walt Disney Productions, parent company which produces motion pictures for theatrical and television distribution and operates Disneyland Park.
—Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motion picture
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After a Massachusetts judge lifted the ban, the movie was released to the public in 1991.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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The movie, which earned numerous honors, including a Best Picture nomination, was among the first mainstream films to depict a same-sex couple raising children.—
Mike Miller,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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Depending on your location, remaining cozy indoors with a book may be in order or watch a moving picture show on the telly.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Polk Theatre, an ornate 1928 Italianate venue, has been screening films in Lakeland’s downtown square since before moving pictures had sound.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2025
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In one moment, Robbie wore a look that puts a spotlight on an emerging designer, Dilara Findikoglu, who created a dress braided with synthetic hair, for the film’s London premiere.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Gavras is know for directing films like Netflix's French feature Athena and last year's English language action adventure comedy Sacrifice.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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Frederick Wiseman, a preeminent documentary filmmaker, has died.—
Kevin Crust,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The order surge The documentary has released at a time when the startup is experiencing strong commercial growth.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Motion picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motion%20picture. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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