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as in film
the art or business of making a movie
felt that the cinema was one of the most challenging and fulfilling forms of artistic expression
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as in theatre
a building or part of a building where movies are shown
got a job cleaning the cinemas at the multiplex
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Recent Examples of cinema
That movie became an important piece of cinema to me.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 24 May 2025
Anything that is possible to make international cinema more accessible is necessary and welcome.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 17 May 2025
The longtime focal point of cinema has lost a lot of opportunities to the rest of the world: There are other major American hubs, including in Georgia and New Mexico, but plenty more in regions such as Europe and Australia, where tax incentives are plentiful and labor is often far cheaper.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 17 May 2025
Pagnol did suggest this idea, to put a tariff on American cinema.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 24 May 2025
Anything that is possible to make international cinema more accessible is necessary and welcome.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 17 May 2025
The longtime focal point of cinema has lost a lot of opportunities to the rest of the world: There are other major American hubs, including in Georgia and New Mexico, but plenty more in regions such as Europe and Australia, where tax incentives are plentiful and labor is often far cheaper.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 17 May 2025
Pagnol did suggest this idea, to put a tariff on American cinema.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinema
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The film, which will release in theaters May 23, will feature Tom Cruise behind the wheel of a Jeep Wrangler 4xe, Stellantis said.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Affleck portrayed the Caped Crusader in multiple films, including 2017's Justice League.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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What is your stance on using AI in filmmaking? Pandora is out of the box.—
Ramin Setoodeh,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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Aside from his own filmmaking, Lakhdar Hamina ran Algeria’s news service, the l’Office des Actualités Algériennes (OAA) from shortly after the revolution to 1974, and was also head of the Algerian National Office for Commerce and the Film Industry between 1981 and 1984.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 May 2025
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The set includes the full family playhouse and JJ, along with his entire family (Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, siblings TomTom and YoYo, and Bingo).—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
20 May 2025
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The home boasts a heated saltwater pool with a spill-over spa, a spacious covered lanai with a grilling station and an oversized, fenced yard with a playhouse and outdoor shower.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Robbie's next movie, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, opens on Sept. 19.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Overseas, Lilo & Stitch likewise went up against Final Reckoning nearly everywhere, although the M:I movie began rolling out in a handful of major markets last weekend via previews.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2025
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Ellie and Jesse burst through the theater doors, and bam!—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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Don’t miss the Barnes & Noble, which is cleverly housed in an old theater, Ante Bellums Attic Antique Shop, and Firefly Boutique for women’s clothing.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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“Cinema.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinema. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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