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.
—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.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moving pictures
Noun
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For those who love movies, it's been a clear erosion over time.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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The actor has previously starred in several movies and TV shows — including The Crow, Tom & Jerry, Heavyweight and This Town.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Noun
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As a result of this connection, Powell received offers to appear in motion pictures.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2026
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They’re scanned for motion pictures, visual effects, and for video games.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Chinese audiences already enjoy many films with these elements.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Speaking of time, Keen formed Agenda following three decades of experience in the PR field working on campaigns for hundreds of high-profile films.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
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“Moving pictures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moving%20pictures. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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