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cinematic

[sin-uh-mat-ik] / ˌsɪn əˈmæt ɪk /


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In December, it announced a multiyear deal with Disney to license more than 200 characters from the entertainment giant’s cinematic universe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

It produces movies intended for big cinematic releases, such as Top Gun: Maverick and the Transformers series.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Doncic hit daring fadeaway three-pointers, threw sky-high lobs to teammates and nailed a dramatic winning shot against the Nuggets at home to add cinematic highlights to his budding most valuable player case.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Hooligan is equally audacious, with a rhythm track built from the sound of sharpening knives and snatches of cinematic strings that somehow leads into a dizzying falsetto chorus.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The overall musical effect is cinematic: shock and awe for a fin de siecle generation seeking thrills and spills galore.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall