Academy Award
An award in any of various fields related to moviemaking, most prominently acting,…An award in any of various fields related to moviemaking, most prominently acting, generally awarded at a televised gala to winners who then speak; commonly used to indicate a person has been lying with great skill.
» Tom won an academy award.
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1 sensesAn award in any of various fields related to moviemaking, most prominently acting, generally awarded at a televised gala to winners who then speak; commonly used to indicate a person has been lying with great skill.
Academy-Award, Oscar
- an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
Examples
13 sentencesTom won an academy award.
His new movie earned him an Academy Award.
Daniel Day-Lewis is a multiple Academy-Award winner.
She won an Academy Award for best supporting actress.
She won an Academy Award for her performance in the film.
Translations
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Origin
Official name, named after its awarding organization, the American Academy of Motion PictuOfficial name, named after its awarding organization, the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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Forms
plural: Academy Awards| Singular | Academy Award |
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Synonyms
1 synonyms- an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance:Oscar