Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Americannoun
Pronunciation
The long official name of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is commonly shortened to simply the Academy or to the abbreviation AMPAS. Some speakers pronounce the abbreviation . However, this shorter pronunciation appears to be rare.
Etymology
Origin of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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It being passed over for a best picture Oscars nomination was one of the reasons the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences opened the category to 10 nominees instead of five the following year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has clarified that only acting and writing for films done by humans will be considered eligible to win an Oscar.
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
O’Brien’s return was confirmed just weeks after last year’s awards show, much earlier than the typical fall announcement by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2026
When the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced it would consider streaming films with releases previously scheduled before the pandemic, many studios pursued the latter option.
From Salon ● Feb. 23, 2026
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Lynette Howell Taylor praised the diversity of this year's nominees.
From Barron's ● Feb. 11, 2026
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