as in movies
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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Recent Examples of films
Dennis Lim, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Yang’s career solidified on a fateful trip back to China in the summer of 2023, as micro-drama companies began looking to make films overseas.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
The novel became a post-civil war sensation, has been a staple of American literature classes ever since, and has inspired multiple films.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
The success of these titles owed much to Movistar Plus’ creation of talent relations with some of the most exciting creatives in Spain and a far more muscular investment in films and series which allowed for across-the-board production standards.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
The novel has been translated into more than 42 languages and has been adapted into television shows, radio plays, video game nods and multiple films, most recently the 2013 blockbuster Baz Luhrmann feature film starring Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
But then this tough time happened where brands started to buy their way into films through product placement.
—Jamie Lincoln Kitman, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
There are 48 chapters — or tents, each named after one of the team’s films — in America, 31 in England, and 39 in 15 other countries.
—Donald Liebenson, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
Laemmle officials said there are no plans to redevelop the site, and the theater will continue to focus on independent, foreign and arthouse films.
—City News Service, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
Some of today’s most interesting films are shot on such devices, under circumstances that corroborate their all-purpose convenience and utility.
—Dennis Lim, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Yang’s career solidified on a fateful trip back to China in the summer of 2023, as micro-drama companies began looking to make films overseas.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
The novel became a post-civil war sensation, has been a staple of American literature classes ever since, and has inspired multiple films.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
The success of these titles owed much to Movistar Plus’ creation of talent relations with some of the most exciting creatives in Spain and a far more muscular investment in films and series which allowed for across-the-board production standards.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
The novel has been translated into more than 42 languages and has been adapted into television shows, radio plays, video game nods and multiple films, most recently the 2013 blockbuster Baz Luhrmann feature film starring Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
But then this tough time happened where brands started to buy their way into films through product placement.
—Jamie Lincoln Kitman, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
There are 48 chapters — or tents, each named after one of the team’s films — in America, 31 in England, and 39 in 15 other countries.
—Donald Liebenson, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
Laemmle officials said there are no plans to redevelop the site, and the theater will continue to focus on independent, foreign and arthouse films.
—City News Service, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
Verb
The flashbacks to Emma’s adolescence, which Borgli films with some curiosity, are far more engaging than the film’s depictions of the chatty Boston bourgeoisie, which exude self-satisfied certainty.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for films
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One person in Atlanta has appeared in his videos as Batman villains, for free, dressed in homemade costumes that look like they were ripped straight from the television or movies.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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In fact, ExpressVPN has servers in more than 100 countries to access movies and TV shows from streaming services in England, Germany, Canada, South Korea, Japan, France, Australia and other nations.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And while the device shoots only low-resolution, B&W still images, when combined with audio-capture and Bluetooth connection to the internet for third-party facial recognition, the threat to privacy is obvious and massive.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2026
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And Israel has also imposed strict rules about what images citizens and journalists can and can't post online.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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Miss Manners pictures your guests, looking forward to a pleasant evening with you, being confronted with your suggestions.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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After all, no one pictures a futuristic city cloaked in exhaust fumes.—
Alex Hewitt,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Jan. 2026
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Mike Vrabel photos with Dianna Russini The controversy first came to light on April 7, when the New York Post published photos taken in March of Vrabel with Russini, an NFL Insider for The Athletic, at the Ambiente hotel in Sedona, Arizona.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The family photos on the wall are more than just decorations here.—
Mary LeBus,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Dec. 2025
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The camera cross-references the sound spike with the exact moment a vehicle passes, photographs the plate, and generates the ticket automatically.—
Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Capturing an iconic image Murphy photographs all kinds of wildlife, especially the charismatic creatures of Yellowstone National Park.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Films.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/films. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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