moving picture

noun

Synonyms of moving picturenext
old-fashioned
: motion picture

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in the 20th century moving pictures became an important form of artistic expression
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Or if the weather fails to cooperate, a moving picture show may be in order. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026 Many of the stories, interviews and analyses Jake Tapper presents to his followers on CNN rely heavily on moving pictures, courtesy of his employer. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026 Musique concrète is often referred to as a moving picture for the ear, a description that feels especially pertinent given Rossetto’s longstanding interest in theater and performance. — Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 9 June 2026 No combination of stilettos and old-fashioned shoe-leather can temper the fact that integrity, talent, hard work, and a dedication to treating everything from fashion to the moving pictures with seriousness is in perpetual danger of extinction. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for moving picture

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of moving picture was in 1894

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“Moving picture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moving%20picture. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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moving picture

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