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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The 1987 novel was previously adapted into a motion picture in 1990 featuring Harrison Ford as Rusty, Greta Scacchi as Carolyn and Bonnie Bedelia as Barbara.
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Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
Without this smoothing, businesses in riskier or more innovative industries – such as the technology, motion picture, and transportation sectors – could end up paying more taxes than businesses with similar but more stable profits.
—Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 22 May 2024
Los Angeles’ motion picture and recording studio industries were down by 13,400 employees, or 12%, in April compared with the same month a year earlier.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
Designed revolutionary fiber optic headlamp, showcased in major motion pictures and GM’s 100 mpg, Ultralite concept car at the North American International Auto Show.
—Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 10 May 2024
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Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
Without this smoothing, businesses in riskier or more innovative industries – such as the technology, motion picture, and transportation sectors – could end up paying more taxes than businesses with similar but more stable profits.
—Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 22 May 2024
Los Angeles’ motion picture and recording studio industries were down by 13,400 employees, or 12%, in April compared with the same month a year earlier.
—Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
Designed revolutionary fiber optic headlamp, showcased in major motion pictures and GM’s 100 mpg, Ultralite concept car at the North American International Auto Show.
—Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 10 May 2024
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“Motion picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motion%20picture. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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