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cinematically

American  
[sin-uh-mat-ik-lee] / ˌsɪn əˈmæt ɪk li /

adverb

  1. in a way that is cinematic.


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The distinctive photography sets it apart cinematically from other films in this genre — just like Margarita herself, who visually stands out from the other girls.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2026

Written and directed by Scott Cooper from Warren Zanes’s 2023 book, the film sets out to capture two states of mind that are tricky to depict cinematically: depression and creativity.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 23, 2025

An extended chase in the fog is cinematically suspenseful, even as it manages some meaningful characterization.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2024

Already established cinematically with films like "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" and "Mystic River," Bell's groundbreaking disclosure propelled such depictions into a tragically realistic context.

From Salon Apr. 27, 2024

The problem with cramming for the Oscars, as I do every year to varying degrees of success, is that it renders one cinematically wearied.

From New York Times Mar. 9, 2024

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