I recognized the bank teller as the man I had seen in the movie theater.
Source: tatoeba (18435)
Movie
/ˈmuːvi/
Synonyms for "movie" (120 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (24)
Noun(7 words)
3-dactor-proofall-staranimated cartoonballetballeticblack-and-white filmcartoonchillercinecinemacinemascopecinematiccinematographiccinematographycineramacolor film
Strong matches (36)
creepiedocumentarydocumentary filmdramaticdramaticaldramaturgiceducational filmfeaturefilmfilmicflickflickerflickshamhammyhistrionichorror picturehorse operalegitimatemelodramatic
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Related words (60)
moving picturenewsreelnudieoperaticoveractedoverplayedphotodramaphotoplaypicturepicture showpornographic filmpreviewproductionscenicshortshowsilentsilent filmsilver screenskin flick
Show 23 more words
sneak previewspaghetti westernspectacularstagelikestagestruckstageworthystagystarstruckstellartalkietalking picturetechnicolortheaterliketheatricalthespianthrillerthrown awaytrailerunderactedunderground filmunderplayedvaudevillianwestern
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: film, motion picture, 3-d, actor-proof, all-star.
- Sentence evidence is available for movie, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "movie".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "movie"
Keep "movie" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "movie" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "movie", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "movie" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
10 entriesart formaudiovisual workcinemacreative industrycreative workcultural industryfilmmedia industryproductproduction
More specific
12 entriesanimated filmdistribution networksdocumentaryfeature filmfilm festivalsindependent cinemamajor studiosmovie postermovie soundtrackmovie trailershort filmstudio system
Collocations
10 entriesbox officefeature filmmovie genremovie industrymovie postermovie premieremovie soundtrackmovie theatermovie trailershort film
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
23 total sentences available.
Are there any movie theaters near here?
Source: tatoeba (18738)
The audience sobbed throughout the climax of the movie.
Source: tatoeba (20940)
Let's skip school and go see the movie.
Source: tatoeba (21488)
Showing 4 of 23 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "movie"?
Closest matches include film, motion picture, 3-d, actor-proof, all-star.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "movie"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.