Synonyms of motion pictures

motion pictures

noun

plural of motion picture

as in movies

a story told by means of a series of continuously projected pictures and a sound track

a popular novel that was made into a major motion picture

Synonyms & Similar Words

• movies
• moving pictures
• films
• pictures
• documentaries
• flicks
• features
• short subjects
• animated cartoons
• flickers
• B pictures
• shorts
• featurettes
• B movies
• silents
• talkies
• cartoons
• docudramas
• cofeatures

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of motion pictures

Several approaches to solving the Rendering Equation in the production of still and motion pictures have arisen in the intervening years. — Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026

The Costume Designers Guild includes more than 1,000 costume designers, assistant costume designers and illustrators working in motion pictures, TV, commercials, music videos and new media programs throughout the world. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026

And because major motion pictures often require years to produce, a decision postponed today can become a missing film several years from now. — Cory Jacobson, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026

The film will be among the 20 titles competing at the festival, running against other major motion pictures. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

The coalition said in a news release the combined media company, if allowed to merge, would control nearly one-third of theatrical motion pictures and nearly one-third of basic cable programming. — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 13 July 2026

As a result of this connection, Powell received offers to appear in motion pictures. — Arkansas Online, 16 May 2026

They’re scanned for motion pictures, visual effects, and for video games. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 8 May 2026

Major motion pictures require literally thousands of specialists to make visions – fantastical, realistic, outlandish – come alive and be globally seen. — Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026