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Definitions

microfilm

[mahy-kruh-film] / ˈmaɪ krəˌfɪlm /
NOUN
photograph
Synonyms
STRONGEST
image likeness photo picture portrait print snapshot
STRONG
Photostat Polaroid blowup mug negative pic pix positive shot slide snap transparency
WEAK
Kodachrome Kodak close-up pinup
VERB
photograph
Synonyms
STRONGEST
capture illustrate print reproduce shoot
STRONG
Photostat cinematize copy film get lens mug photo picture record roll snap snapshot take turn
WEAK
capture on film get a likeness get a shot make a picture photoengrave
Antonyms
STRONG
fail lose misunderstand

Example Sentences

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Thanks to “Cosmic Music,” anyone interested in her life and work doesn’t have to go comb through microfilm or ancient magazines to learn more about this unbelievably accomplished and completely fascinating human being.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

In the archives of Armagh's Cultural Heritage Centre is a microfilm copy of the Tyrone Courier from March 24 1976.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

“The A.I. is not going to go and get microfilm, I can tell you that.”

From Slate • Nov. 3, 2025

Artist David Hartt designed the show to include prints, mural-size blow-ups, 35mm color slides, microfilm, video clips, magazines, newspapers, and specially commissioned artistic photo albums.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 27, 2025

Each month, he found, was on a separate roll of microfilm.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman