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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

Example Sentences

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CANNES, France — The movies of Na Hong-jin aren’t hard to love — they’re as obsession-worthy as the stylish rigor with which they are made.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Videos on social media show people stashing their boxes in their pantries or taking their boxes to the movies, the beach and on flights.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

"My favourite movies in the history of my life have always been the winners of the Palme d'Or," Travolta said.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Popular movies and breaking news alerts usually focus on giant asteroids that could threaten Earth.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

And telling Ma that I was going to the movies with James was my cover.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu