cinematic

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

It would be easy to take Emma’s confession as a simple cinematic provocation.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

“Dog Day Afternoon” makes for a largely diverting evening, but like many if not most stage versions of beloved films it never entirely succeeds at laying to rest the ghosts of its cinematic past.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Under his stewardship, “Survivor” is more cinematic, reimagined through the lens of Joseph Campbell’s “The Hero’s Journey,” and family friendly.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 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