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
Since its founding, the Academy has sought to reflect the evolving landscape of motion pictures.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 June 2025
Over 500 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to motion pictures are now welcome to join one of the Academy’s 19 branches.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 26 June 2025
Lockhart has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one for motion pictures and one for television.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The film is the first project under Death Row Pictures’ overall deal with NBCUniversal Entertainment & Studios as the label moves into motion pictures.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 9 June 2025
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 June 2025
Over 500 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to motion pictures are now welcome to join one of the Academy’s 19 branches.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 26 June 2025
Lockhart has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one for motion pictures and one for television.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The film is the first project under Death Row Pictures’ overall deal with NBCUniversal Entertainment & Studios as the label moves into motion pictures.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motion picture
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Podcasting company Kaleidoscope is looking to produce more original shows and turn titles from its audio content library into Hollywood movies and TV series after raising $5 million in a Series A funding round.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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We've also been known to incorporate music and movie themes and snacks and drinks.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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That's a grand total of $1.5 billion injected into the Texas moving picture industry.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Portable projectors can bring moving pictures to the campsite or presentations to isolated work places.—
Paul Ridden
June 19,
New Atlas,
19 June 2025
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The feature is described as an anthology film following three separate stories centered on strained relationships between adult children and their parents.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
8 July 2025
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This film is bound to bring more criticism their way.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
8 July 2025
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Jean-Stéphane Bron is a very talented documentary filmmaker who has always challenged the form of the documentary.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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Lawsuits ensued as well as a very good documentary, The Art of the Steal, which was made before the new building opened and which made a very compelling argument that doing so was a travesty.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Motion picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motion%20picture. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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