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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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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

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

In my opinion, there should be a big dinosaur movie out every summer!”

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

At first glance they look like they could be scenes out of a Lego movie, although more vivid and fast-paced.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Jonah had seen a movie once where something like that happened.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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