motion picture
noun
1
: a series of pictures projected on a screen in rapid succession with objects shown in successive positions slightly changed so as to produce the optical effect of a continuous picture in which the objects move
2
: a representation (as of a story) by means of motion pictures : movie
Examples of motion picture in a Sentence
He was given a starring role in a major motion picture.
a popular novel that was made into a major motion picture
Recent Examples on the Web
The motion picture honorees include John Carpenter, Chastain, Bill Duke, Robert Englund, Emilio Estevez, Farrell, Fonda, Nia Long, Lisa Lu, Glynn Turman and Toni Vaz.
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 24 June 2024
Advertisement However, manufacturing in California continued to shed jobs, as did the high-paying information sector, which includes the struggling motion picture industry.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
Nearly 5,000 members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters’ (IBT) motion picture division include drivers, dispatchers, Department of Transportation (DOT) administrators, animal trainers, wranglers, mechanics and location managers who work in Hollywood.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 10 June 2024
In total, the iconic composer wrote the scores for 19 Broadway shows and 18 motion pictures, says that site.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 11 May 2024
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 24 June 2024
Advertisement However, manufacturing in California continued to shed jobs, as did the high-paying information sector, which includes the struggling motion picture industry.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
Nearly 5,000 members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters’ (IBT) motion picture division include drivers, dispatchers, Department of Transportation (DOT) administrators, animal trainers, wranglers, mechanics and location managers who work in Hollywood.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 10 June 2024
In total, the iconic composer wrote the scores for 19 Broadway shows and 18 motion pictures, says that site.
—Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 11 May 2024
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“Motion picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motion%20picture. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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