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big screen

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noun

  1. an informal name for the cinema

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This isn’t the first time Stewart has received the big screen treatment.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Passionately defending cinema on the big screen and then waiting for the next suggested movie to segue into our queue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Earlier this week, HBO boss Casey Bloys confirmed to Variety that they had not yet cast an actor for the role of Harry's arch enemy Voldemort - portrayed on the big screen by Ralph Fiennes.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Labubu will also soon come alive on the big screen, with Pop Mart announcing a collaboration with Sony Pictures this month.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Stylized blue butterfly logos decorated the podium, the big screen in the background, the pennants that waved in the slight breeze.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

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