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as in movie
a story told by means of a series of continuously projected pictures and a sound track
watched a film on the Hopi Indians at the multicultural center
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as in filmmaking
the art or business of making a movie
learned about some of the special-effects techniques used in film
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as in to videotape
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Recent Examples of film
Billboard China, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2025
According to the duo, the brothers will next return to the movie world with another musical directed by action film legend John Woo.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
For one thing, it’s filmed as yet another airless and unconvincing blue-and-orange night falls on the world of the Wheel, leeching much of the glamour and danger out of the inherently glamorous, dangerous, bustling, seedy city-after-dark setting.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Recommend a song or short film from your new album to your fans.
—Billboard China, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2025
According to the duo, the brothers will next return to the movie world with another musical directed by action film legend John Woo.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
He is seen here with his mom in 1973 filming the ABC special The Wild Dogs of Africa.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
For one thing, it’s filmed as yet another airless and unconvincing blue-and-orange night falls on the world of the Wheel, leeching much of the glamour and danger out of the inherently glamorous, dangerous, bustling, seedy city-after-dark setting.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for film
Noun
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The fake Sarah Polley movie being shot inside Episode 2 was the opposite.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
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In March 2023, Alibaba — a sprawling company that does everything from food delivery to cloud computing and movies — decided to split into six separate business groups, each with the ability to raise outside funding and go public.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2025
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Created and directed by a British actor Stephen Graham, the four-part series is reminiscent of ’60s-era documentary filmmaking.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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In a win for independent cinema and the future of filmmaking, six projects have been unveiled today as part of Antigravity Academy‘s flagship incubator, the Antigravity Academy Screenwriters Camp.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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During elections, most candidate forums in local races now get videotaped and posted online, expanding the audience from a few dozen who attended in-person to hundreds or even thousands who can watch later from home.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Mar. 2025
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The boys in the car videotaped the 13-year-old driver swerving into the bike lane, despite seeing the flashing lights on the bike, officials said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Mar. 2025
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The documentary is slated to air on HBO and stream on Max this summer after its Tribeca premiere.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2025
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The topic of longevity has recently captured the public imagination, thanks in part to the success of Netflix documentaries like Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones and Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever.—
Tomoko Yokoi,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Cannes Film Festival expects robust attendance — especially compared to the strike and pandemic editions — as the Côte d’Azur’s main of event of cinema is once again the starting point of awards season.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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Among its proposals are additional tax incentives to benefit independent films, support for independent cinemas, and the streaming tax.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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In Figure 3, the thermal camera was able to image at a distance of ~ 2 nautical miles (~3.7 terrestrial miles).—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Thus far, 700 items have been scanned and imaged, Lockhart said, including postcards, documents, objects and photos and transcription and digitization of oral histories that previously were on cassette tapes and other physical media.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Film.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/film. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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