cinematic
Example Sentences
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It would be easy to take Emma’s confession as a simple cinematic provocation, a tone-deaf narrative device intended to make viewers squirm in their seats.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
In December, it announced a multiyear deal with Disney to license more than 200 characters from the entertainment giant’s cinematic universe.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
It produces movies intended for big cinematic releases, such as Top Gun: Maverick and the Transformers series.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
“We really wanted it to feel more cinematic, and then alongside that, we had to create so many backstories,” Eisenberg said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
“Did you notice anything unusual, Mr. Crosby? I thought that with your cinematic eye, you may have noticed something that no one else would have seen.”
From "Confessions of a Murder Suspect" by James Patterson
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