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 said the move was part of a multi-year partnership with AEG, the owner of the LA Live complex that also hosts the Emmy and Grammy Awards.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2026
Fires, thefts and the occasional accident have destroyed or scattered a small number of the statuettes handed out each year by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2026
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the body that will hand out the Oscars in Hollywood on March 15, last year updated its rules to say it was neutral on the technology.
From Barron's ● Mar. 5, 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
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