as in film
the art or business of making a movie
many actors now take roles for both television and the big screen
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Recent Examples of big screen
The scene is shot live and then relayed onto a big screen to those seated in the auditorium.
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 July 2025
If Mattel plans to make a movie about the card game Uno, who says AirPods can’t be the next big screen star?
Advantages: Apple doesn’t have to invest big bucks into distribution, in case the company’s future theatrical ambitions fail to pan out.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 June 2025
How long has YouTube been focused on expanding from a mobile and desktop-driven platform to one worth watching on a big screen, for long stretches of time?
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 30 June 2025
In the thick of a battle scene between the Man of Steel (David Corenswet) and a gargantuan fire-breathing kaiju, a suited television news anchor appears on a big screen on a building in Metropolis.
—EW.com, 27 June 2025
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 July 2025
If Mattel plans to make a movie about the card game Uno, who says AirPods can’t be the next big screen star?
Advantages: Apple doesn’t have to invest big bucks into distribution, in case the company’s future theatrical ambitions fail to pan out.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 June 2025
How long has YouTube been focused on expanding from a mobile and desktop-driven platform to one worth watching on a big screen, for long stretches of time?
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 30 June 2025
In the thick of a battle scene between the Man of Steel (David Corenswet) and a gargantuan fire-breathing kaiju, a suited television news anchor appears on a big screen on a building in Metropolis.
—EW.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big screen
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While Atmos for film can be thrilling, especially in a multi-speaker theater, it’s constricted by the need to put dialog front and center.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
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The film's central conflict rests on two former friends.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 July 2025
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Known for his wit and charisma, The Rock has become the most accomplished actor of all professional wrestlers, starring in movies such as The Scorpion King, Fast Five, and Jumanji.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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One night, the poster and Mark came home from the gym ready to relax and watch a movie, only to find Daisy hosting a group of friends in their living room.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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In filmmaking, Glasgow is often used as a stand-in for NYC, which is easier to film in than actual NYC.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Bringing together wildlife filmmaking with reality competition is unusual.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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The two form an unlikely bond as Molina recounts the plot of a Hollywood musical starring his favorite silver screen diva, Ingrid Luna (Jennifer Lopez).—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
5 June 2025
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The star, who turns 71 on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, became a silver screen heartthrob as the leading man of romance films like The Big Easy and Tough Enough, along with his memorable role as Lindsay Lohan’s father in The Parent Trap.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Big screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20screen. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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