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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The Guardian newspaper reports that the former Doctor Who star – who appeared in the 2005 film adaptation of Rowling’s book Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire – gave his opinion of Rowling in answer to questions posed by a group of neurodivergent young adults in ITV’s show The Assembly.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2025
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Minaret Station | New Zealand’s South Island Those who watched the Lord of the Rings film series will recall the raw, ever-changing beauty of New Zealand’s South Island.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2025
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The lineup also says a lot about currents, both artistic and industrial, coursing through contemporary Brazilian filmmaking.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
4 May 2025
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Prime Focus Group has signed a deal with the Government of Maharashtra to create a $400M entertainment hub in the heart of Mumbai’s filmmaking industry, the home of Bollywood.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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Two nights later, Cummings did a stand-up set at the Hollywood Improv, performing on a stage that has hosted comedy legends such as Robin Williams, Chris Rock and Eddie Murphy.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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From New York to Hollywood and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to Comments Stars have been everywhere this week, from Eva Longoria at the Global Gift Gala in Geneva to Heidi Klum and Kacey Musgraves in N.Y.C.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Movies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movies. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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