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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The department is said to be looking at Netflix’s historic business strategy of steering most of its film releases to its streaming platform, often bypassing movie theaters.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The two-time Oscar winner is set to play Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, in Starburns Industries’ live-action/stop-motion animation hybrid movie Lincoln in the Bardo based on George Saunders’ New York Times bestseller and 2017 Booker Prize winner.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
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Each of them started in the early days of live-TV drama, eventually finding their way into the moving pictures.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
21 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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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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Why despite being a Sundance hit, Courtney Love is reshooting her documentary.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Feb. 2026
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The premise comes with two prime marks built-in — gambling in professional sports and puff-piece documentary profiles — plus the genre offers its own satiric opportunities.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Motion picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motion%20picture. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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