the big screen
noun phrase
: movies and the movie industry especially when they are being compared to television
She was a star of the big screen.
The television show was adapted for the big screen.
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Carrigan, who can currently be seen on the big screen playing Metamorpho in Superman, teases his character.
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EW.com, 25 July 2025
Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix For nearly 100 years, the Arizona Biltmore has opened its doors to host Phoenix families, a string of presidents and icons of the big screen.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
In 2021, news broke that Sharon and Ozzy were preparing to put their love story on the big screen for a biopic.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
Marvel’s first family is back on the big screen to save the universe again — and maybe the Marvel universe, too.
—Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025
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EW.com, 25 July 2025
Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix For nearly 100 years, the Arizona Biltmore has opened its doors to host Phoenix families, a string of presidents and icons of the big screen.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
In 2021, news broke that Sharon and Ozzy were preparing to put their love story on the big screen for a biopic.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
Marvel’s first family is back on the big screen to save the universe again — and maybe the Marvel universe, too.
—Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for the big screen
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“The big screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20big%20screen. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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