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.
noun
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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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At least three major Hollywood distributors passed on buying the movie, which doesn’t have a public release plan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
Veteran Hollywood director Woody Allen is shooting his latest film on the streets of Madrid as the Spanish capital seeks to burnish its status as a global cinema hub.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
The majority of Allen's recent movies have been recorded in Europe after scandals left him ostracised in Hollywood, though he has never been convicted of any crime.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
In a product demo that looked more like a Hollywood stunt, Musk’s Tesla unveiled its long-awaited Roadster late last week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
"I knew Nancy would find Hollywood Heather," Deirdre said.
From "Sleepover Sleuths: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #1" by Carolyn Keene
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