as in movies
a story told by means of a series of continuously projected pictures and a sound track
in the 20th century moving pictures became an important form of artistic expression
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Recent Examples of moving pictures
No combination of stilettos and old-fashioned shoe-leather can temper the fact that integrity, talent, hard work, and a dedication to treating everything from fashion to the moving pictures with seriousness is in perpetual danger of extinction.
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David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
The Polk Theatre, an ornate 1928 Italianate venue, has been screening films in Lakeland’s downtown square since before moving pictures had sound.
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Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2025
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
The Polk Theatre, an ornate 1928 Italianate venue, has been screening films in Lakeland’s downtown square since before moving pictures had sound.
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Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moving pictures
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In movies, friendships end with a big blowup after there has been a significant betrayal by one party.
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Inspired by the alien invasion genre and slacker hang out movies, the film is about a group of friends standing up against an alien invasion that threatens to swallow the whole world.
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As a result of this connection, Powell received offers to appear in motion pictures.
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They’re scanned for motion pictures, visual effects, and for video games.
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ByteDance began hiring for 100 open roles, signed multiple independent filmmakers and artists and held private conversations about financing AI films.
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Local films took an even bigger hit, with a decline of around 39% in both admissions and revenue.
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“Moving pictures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moving%20pictures. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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