motion picture

noun

Definition of motion picturenext
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 Lang, an evp at the company, handles labor relations for Paramount’s motion picture division and manages studio back lot operations. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026 Our statute only provides that derivatives on onions and motion picture box office receipts are excluded from our scope. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 12 June 2026 The Thalberg Award honors producers whose bodies of work reflect consistently high-quality motion picture production. — Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026 There have actually been two things expressly excluded from the definition which is onions and motion picture box office receipts. — Daniel Wallach, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for motion picture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motion picture
  1. movie
  2. moving picture
  3. film
  4. documentary
Noun
  • At the time, the movie superstar confessed to nervously practicing the song alone in his pickup truck, in his garage, to get the complicated rap right.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Be sure to follow me for all your daily puzzle-solving guides, TV show and movie reviews and more here on this blog!
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of movie
Noun
  • Musique concrète is often referred to as a moving picture for the ear, a description that feels especially pertinent given Rossetto’s longstanding interest in theater and performance.
    — Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 9 June 2026
  • Or take in a moving picture show at whatever cinema may still exist in your part of the world.
    — Ed Silverman, STAT, 15 May 2026
Definition of moving picture
Noun
  • The nomination for variety special (pre-recorded) means Swift herself is a nominee as the performer and a producer of the concert film, which showcased the final performance of her record-breaking tour.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • As a result, more producers have chosen to go elsewhere, leaving a quieter landscape for Georgians seeking employment in film and TV.
    — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of film
Noun
  • Female helmers had a big showing in noms for drama series, documentary and variety shows.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 9 July 2026
  • The concert film was released alongside The End of an Era, a six-part documentary series which gave viewers a behind-the-scenes look into the massive tour and Swift’s personal life.
    — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2026
Definition of documentary

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“Motion picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motion%20picture. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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