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
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Emilia Pérez was previously named best motion picture: comedy or musical at the Golden Globes on Jan. 5, beating out its competitors Anora, Challengers, A Real Pain, The Substance and Wicked.
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Jen Juneau, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
An outspoken advocate for trans rights in Spain and abroad, Gascón took to the Golden Globes stage at The Beverly Hilton earlier this month, after Emilia Pérez won the last award of the night, for best motion picture — musical or comedy.
—Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025
At a pivotal dinner, members discussed how to encourage excellence in motion picture production, leading to the creation of the Oscar.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Honoring unit publicists, individual publicists, outstanding publicity campaigns for television and motion picture, journalists and unit still photographers, the awards will be handed out during a February 28 luncheon at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025
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Jen Juneau, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
An outspoken advocate for trans rights in Spain and abroad, Gascón took to the Golden Globes stage at The Beverly Hilton earlier this month, after Emilia Pérez won the last award of the night, for best motion picture — musical or comedy.
—Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025
At a pivotal dinner, members discussed how to encourage excellence in motion picture production, leading to the creation of the Oscar.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Honoring unit publicists, individual publicists, outstanding publicity campaigns for television and motion picture, journalists and unit still photographers, the awards will be handed out during a February 28 luncheon at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Motion picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motion%20picture. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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