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
Loria also noted that Snow White sold a lower percentage of premium tickets than other recent movies—only about a third, compared to an average of 40 percent.
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Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Similar movies, such as the 2019 Dumbo remake, performed about the same at the box office, Loria said.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
He’s starred in movies such as Shall We Dance?
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
The $180 billion gaming industry now dwarfs the size of traditional Hollywood movies and television (estimated at $100 billion annually), and has become the preferred pastime for younger generations.
—Matt Craig, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Gay felt confident that success awaited her in Atlanta, where many movies and TV series are filmed.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
The three-day convention welcomed stars from popular television shows and movies, comic book writers and illustrators, cosplayers, and vendors to celebrate their favorite stories.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2025
Lopez’s recent credits include the 2024 movies Atlas and Unstoppable.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Mar. 2025
In 2025, over three days, the festival hosted 150 brands, 40 musicians and groups, and 400 creators across music, design, movies and sports.
—Melinda Sheckells, Billboard, 23 Mar. 2025
Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Similar movies, such as the 2019 Dumbo remake, performed about the same at the box office, Loria said.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
He’s starred in movies such as Shall We Dance?
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
The $180 billion gaming industry now dwarfs the size of traditional Hollywood movies and television (estimated at $100 billion annually), and has become the preferred pastime for younger generations.
—Matt Craig, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Gay felt confident that success awaited her in Atlanta, where many movies and TV series are filmed.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
The three-day convention welcomed stars from popular television shows and movies, comic book writers and illustrators, cosplayers, and vendors to celebrate their favorite stories.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2025
Lopez’s recent credits include the 2024 movies Atlas and Unstoppable.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Mar. 2025
In 2025, over three days, the festival hosted 150 brands, 40 musicians and groups, and 400 creators across music, design, movies and sports.
—Melinda Sheckells, Billboard, 23 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for movies
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Following the film's financial and creative success, Corenswet is expected to reprise his role in a potential sequel, the actor revealed via Vanity Fair in June.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 July 2025
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The couple's former co-star Jennifer Love Hewitt also returned to play the original film's protagonist, Julie James.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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Bringing together wildlife filmmaking with reality competition is unusual.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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In filmmaking, Glasgow is often used as a stand-in for NYC, which is easier to film in than actual NYC.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The Hollywood Tesla Diner is loaded with fast V4 Superchargers, Cybertrucks and Model Ys – and by all appearances is almost ready to open.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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This story appeared in the July 9 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
13 July 2025
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“Movies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movies. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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