as in movie
a story told by means of a series of continuously projected pictures and a sound track
a popular novel that was made into a major motion picture
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Recent Examples of motion picture
The company provides capital to media and entertainment businesses, including motion picture studios, independent production entities, and intellectual property rights-holders.
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 8 May 2025
Two-thirds of California’s motion picture labor force was white in 2009.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2025
Bette Midler won best performance by an actress in a limited series, anthology series or a motion picture made for television in 1994 for playing the role in a 1993 TV movie for CBS.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 1 May 2025
Few, if any, actors can boast having played the same superhero in as many major motion pictures as Hugh Jackman has played Wolverine.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 8 May 2025
Two-thirds of California’s motion picture labor force was white in 2009.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 5 May 2025
Bette Midler won best performance by an actress in a limited series, anthology series or a motion picture made for television in 1994 for playing the role in a 1993 TV movie for CBS.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 1 May 2025
Few, if any, actors can boast having played the same superhero in as many major motion pictures as Hugh Jackman has played Wolverine.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motion picture
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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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But just before moving pictures started to proliferate in their nickelodeon infancy, the Shuberts saw an opportunity in the legitimate theater and grabbed it.—
Frank Rich,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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From universities that are as old (or older) than the moving picture itself, to budding programs, the schools on this list collectively offer an impressive array of educators, facilities and lessons to be learned.—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2025
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The first film grossed $161 million against an $18 million budget, with another installment announced in 2023.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
2 June 2025
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The film won the Grand Teton Award at Jackson Wild Media Awards and premiered at Doc NYC in November 2024.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 June 2025
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On May 23, a documentary about elite Air Force pilots will take flight.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
24 May 2025
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In time for the two-year anniversary of the fatal Titan submersible implosion, Netflix is releasing a documentary that dives into the tragic incident.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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“Motion picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motion%20picture. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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