Examples of moviedom in a Sentence

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Within moviedom, Rudin has an extensive track record of both critical and commercial hits, but in recent years, he’s pivoted to art-house films. Chris Lee, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2021 But the past 12 months have provided all the benchmarks people have come to expect from any single year of moviedom: massive blockbusters (hello, Maverick), surprising flops (sorry, Lightyear), unexpected hits (Sonic the Hedgehog 2?!), and a parade of superheroes. Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 24 Dec. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of moviedom was in 1915

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“Moviedom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moviedom. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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