Hollywood
Americannoun
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the NW part of Los Angeles, Calif.: center of the American motion-picture industry.
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a city in SE Florida, near Miami: seaside resort.
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a NW suburb of Los Angeles, California: centre of the American film industry. Pop: 167 664 (2000)
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the American film industry
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( as modifier )
a Hollywood star
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Center of the American film industry.
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Boxing royalty including Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez, Terence Crawford, Gennady Golovkin and Anthony Joshua watched on from ringside, alongside Hollywood star Jason Statham - the man credited with helping to bring the fight together.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
The Briton, one of the most celebrated film-makers in Hollywood, has directed and written the new interpretation of Homer's epic poem.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Born in London, Tilbury has been a fixture in fashion and Hollywood circles for decades.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
In its final report released Thursday, Rand found that homelessness has leveled off in Hollywood after a steep decline in 2024, but that the way those remaining live has continued to change.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
"If anyone in this room took Hollywood Heather," Deirdre said, "tell me now."
From "Sleepover Sleuths: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #1" by Carolyn Keene
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