movies

noun

plural of movie
as in film
the art or business of making a movie many a small-town girl has gone to Hollywood, dreaming of making it big in the movies

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Recent Examples of movies The law is aimed at prohibiting children from obtaining books and movies with obscene content. — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026 Two of Dolly Parton’s movies are returning to theaters following her death. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026 There has been a sudden boost of energy around going to the movies. — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Patterson told the council that police officers will not search for violators or target minors who are out on dates or watching movies. — Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026 There still are radios, there still are buses, there still are movies. — Zachary Fletcher, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Celebrate a beloved roller skating rink, remember Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, or head to parks for movies, music and square dancing. — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026 Filmfare Award winner Yash is best known for movies including the KGF franchise, Masterpiece, Santhu Straight Forward, Mr and Mrs Ramachari, Gajakesari, Raja Huli and Googly. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 The South Korean auteur has directed six movies since 1997, each one demonstrating his literary sensibilities and keen eye for capturing human despair. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for movies
  1. film
  2. pictures
  3. filmmaking
  4. Hollywood
Noun
  • The film from writer-director Elle Sofe Sara will get a theatrical release in early 2027 before launching on digital platforms later next year.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Yamazaki returns as director for a film Toho and Gkids describe as featuring more extensive effects work than its predecessor, while keeping its post-World War II Japan setting grounded in the experiences of its characters.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of film
Noun
  • This is as true as the fact that Heather called the paparazzi to take pictures of her and Terry at Disney World.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • When people tour your home, whether through pictures or an open house, there’s more to the home that adds to the feel other than the color of your walls or hardwood floors.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of pictures
Noun
  • Universal acclaim or not, the film launched his groundbreaking directing career and helped usher in a new era of Black independent filmmaking.
    — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • While visual effects can enhance martial arts on screen, Wu argues that authentic filmmaking still depends on performance.
    — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 25 July 2026
Definition of filmmaking
Noun
  • Strong wind gusts Saturday night took down a gazebo at the popular Daer Nightclub at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino near Hollywood, sending five people to the hospital, officials said.
    — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 21 June 2026
  • The breakout success of these films has ignited debate across Hollywood about what made these movies so popular, especially among Gen Z moviegoers who haven’t been flocking to cinemas in recent years.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Definition of Hollywood

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“Movies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movies. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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