cinematic
adjective
cin·e·mat·ic
ˌsi-nə-ˈma-tik 
1
: of, relating to, suggestive of, or suitable for movies or the filming of movies
cinematic principles and techniques
cinematic special effects
2
: filmed and presented as a movie
cinematic fantasies
a cinematic adaptation of a novel
Examples of cinematic in a Sentence
a director who has produced some great cinematic moments
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After her headline-grabbing halftime show performance at the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans game on Christmas Day, the 32-time Grammy winner posted a cinematic teaser on social media hinting at a mystery project set for announcement on Jan. 14.
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Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 2 Feb. 2025
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—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2025
Charismatic male mentors are a cinematic sacred cow, and there is a banality in hearing Isseks’s former underlings pile unconditional praise on him.
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Her ability to identify diverse content, elevate unique cinematic voices, and innovate attendance-driving programs has positioned AMC as a leader in showcasing films that resonate with all audiences.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025
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Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 2 Feb. 2025
In addition to her identity, her background, and her politics, a kind of cinematic genealogy was crucial to her development of a personalized yet political sense of form: when Agnès Varda visited Cuba in 1962, Gómez worked as her assistant, and the two became friends.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2025
Charismatic male mentors are a cinematic sacred cow, and there is a banality in hearing Isseks’s former underlings pile unconditional praise on him.
—Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2025
Her ability to identify diverse content, elevate unique cinematic voices, and innovate attendance-driving programs has positioned AMC as a leader in showcasing films that resonate with all audiences.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Cinematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cinematic. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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