MOVING PICTURES Synonyms: 20 Similar Words

moving pictures

noun

plural of moving picture

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. — 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. — Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025

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Getty Images Joan Blackman, who starred as Elvis Presley’s love interest in his singer’s classic movies Blue Hawaii and Kid Galahad, has died.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
What has remained consistent are the core architects, Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall, and the movies delivering for audience.

— Justin Kroll, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026

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The film will be among the 20 titles competing at the festival, running against other major motion pictures.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
Online voting for nominations in all categories will start on Monday, December 14, and run through Monday, January 4, for TV and ads and through Wednesday, January 6, for motion pictures.

— Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 21 July 2026

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The national touring program of the Slamdance Film Festival is making its first-ever stop in Atlanta this weekend, helping to build audiences for independent films from emerging directors.

— Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Another chart that Follows showed on Thursday that may not have surprised the crowd but was still not happy news focused on the percentage of indie films that generate a profit.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026

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