movies

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

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Surfaced with artificial turf and pebbles, it has a swing set, firepits, picnic tables, a running track, a bar, a 30-foot-wide screen for movies and panoramic views of the Hollywood Hills and city skyline.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

The report said that CEO Josh D’Amaro plans to reinvest savings into technology, programming for TV and movies, and the company’s theme parks and cruise businesses.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

Beauty push starring puppets wearing real makeup and a Levi’s stop-motion spot inspired by horror movies and the brand’s 1995 “Clayman” ad.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

The father-of-three is best known for his award-winning young adult novel Jasper Jones and children's book Runt, both of which were later made into movies.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

One desk had an old-fashioned-looking phone, the kind he’d only ever seen in movies, and lamps with thick green glass.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

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