as in movie
a story told by means of a series of continuously projected pictures and a sound track
in the 20th century moving pictures became an important form of artistic expression
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Recent Examples of moving picture
It’s primarily done with compositing techniques and in some cases could be thought of as a moving picture equivalent of Photoshop touch ups.
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Carolyn Giardina, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2023
Per usual, Snyder applies his go-big-then-go-even-bigger methodology to this mood board of a moving picture, applying a signature style that can simply be described as an endless 10-ton KABOOM!
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2023
Some medical practices offer 3D (high quality and lifelike) and 4D (moving picture) ultrasounds, which may help doctors detect specific fetal abnormalities and congenital disorders.
—Tricia O'Brien, Parents, 11 July 2023
From the very beginning, the listings, covering art, the theatre, moving pictures, and dinner-and-dancing venues, were quippy, incredibly cheeky, and brutally astute.
—The New Yorker, 31 July 2023
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Carolyn Giardina, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2023
Per usual, Snyder applies his go-big-then-go-even-bigger methodology to this mood board of a moving picture, applying a signature style that can simply be described as an endless 10-ton KABOOM!
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2023
Some medical practices offer 3D (high quality and lifelike) and 4D (moving picture) ultrasounds, which may help doctors detect specific fetal abnormalities and congenital disorders.
—Tricia O'Brien, Parents, 11 July 2023
From the very beginning, the listings, covering art, the theatre, moving pictures, and dinner-and-dancing venues, were quippy, incredibly cheeky, and brutally astute.
—The New Yorker, 31 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moving picture
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European movies actually account for more than half (52 percent) of the total films in circulation globally, the group said.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
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The 16-title competition will feature standout movies from the Arab region, Asia and Africa.Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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Strange New Worlds, Workin’ Moms) as Avery. Watch on Deadline 100 Dragons Media, which is the short form and docs arm of indie motion picture maker 100 Dragons, is the producer.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Apart from working with huge pop and R&B icons like Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, and Lionel Richie, Jones had also contributed to nearly 40 motion picture soundtracks throughout his career.Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The film depicts a dark, violent, dystopian view of the world.Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 Nov. 2024
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Stiller also appeared in cameos in Sandler’s 2020 comedy Hubie Halloween, and the 2009 film Funny People.Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Ver appeared in an HBO documentary about the origins of Bitcoin.Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Post-Credit Scenes • My scene of the week comes early in the episode, when Pat is recording different versions of a line to be spliced into the making-of documentary that will end up on the Tecto Blu-ray.Jack King, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Moving picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moving%20picture. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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