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movie

[moo-vee] / ˈmu vi /
NOUN
presentation of action on continuous film
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cinema feature film flick motion picture picture show videotape
STRONG
celluloid screenplay talkie
WEAK
cine cinematics cinematograph moving picture photoplay silent silver screen talking picture

Example Sentences

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Asked about which dinosaurs he’d hope to see in the movie, Choudhury lists off several that I have to look up, rusty from my years away from textbooks.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

In addition to all his movie and TV-show acting, he has sketch comedy experience, having spent two seasons on Logo TV’s “The Big Gay Sketch Show” almost 20 years ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Together, we filled in the backstory for a monster movie that would begin in media res, offering no answers of its own.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

The British actor played the villainous role in the original movie franchise from 2005 to 2011.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

“And they’re calling the movie the greatest thing that ever has been put on screen.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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