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cinematic

[sin-uh-mat-ik] / ˌsɪn əˈmæt ɪk /


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Engineering a functioning drop-down door, designed to mimic cinematic spacecraft entrances, proved particularly challenging.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

No one knew a cinematic treasure was inside.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

That mix of political pedigree, personal drama and cinematic backstory has helped transform García Harfuch into something more than a technocratic security chief.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Sometimes it transforms and sometimes it softens into something steadier and less cinematic.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

I knew it was bad as soon as I heard the crack, but the whole tragedy happened in cinematic slow motion.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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