Definition

1. Noun:
   • A prestigious annual award: An Academy Award is one of the golden statuettes presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to recognize excellence in cinematic achievements in the United States film industry.
   • A symbol of high achievement in film: The term commonly refers to the award itself, often called an "Oscar," which is given for accomplishments in various aspects of motion picture production, such as acting, directing, and writing.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Winning an Academy Award is considered the highest honor in the film industry.
  • Her performance was so powerful that it earned her an Academy Award.
  • The director has been nominated for an Academy Award three times.

Advanced Usage

• "to be Academy Award-winning": Used as an adjective to describe a person or work that has won this award.

  • She is an Academy Award-winning actress.
  • We watched an Academy Award-winning documentary.

• "Academy Award nomination": Refers to the act or instance of being officially considered for the award.

  • Just receiving an Academy Award nomination can boost an actor's career.

Variants and Related Words

• Oscar (n): The common name for the Academy Award statuette.

  • He took home the Oscar for Best Actor.

• The Oscars (n): The common name for the annual Academy Awards ceremony.

  • Millions of people watch The Oscars on television every year.

Synonyms

• Oscar: The colloquial synonym for the award.
• Film award: A general term for which the Academy Award is a specific, premier example.

Related Phrases

• "Sweep the Academy Awards": To win a large number of awards in most or all major categories during a single ceremony.

  • That historical drama is predicted to sweep the Academy Awards this season.

• "Academy Award buzz": The growing speculation and media talk about a film or performance being likely to receive a nomination or award.

  • There's already a lot of Academy Award buzz surrounding her latest role.

Related Idioms

• "Oscar-worthy": Describing a performance or film of such high quality that it deserves to win an Academy Award.
  • His portrayal of the character was truly Oscar-worthy.

Noun

1. an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance