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Vocabulary Entry
oscar
|noun • verb
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N
noun
An award given annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for excellence in cinematic achievements.
Example Sentences
"She won an Oscar for Best Actress last year."
"The Oscars will be held in a grand ceremony tonight."
"He dreams of winning an Oscar someday."
V
verb
To award an Oscar to a film, actor, or other entity in recognition of excellence.
Example Sentences
"The committee decided to Oscar the film for its outstanding direction."
"They plan to Oscar the actress for her remarkable performance."
"Many hope to Oscar the documentary for its thought-provoking content."