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   Oscar

   /ˈɒskə/

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   • 1. the nickname for a gold statuette given as an Academy Award. trademark in US
   • ▪ the annual presentation of the Academy Awards. trademark in US

   Word Origin one of the several speculative stories of its origin claims that the statuette reminded Margaret Herrick, an executive director of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, of her uncle Oscar.

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   Why is an Oscar called an Oscar?

   • Why Is an Academy Award Called an “Oscar”? One of Hollywood’s most famous figures stands at just 13.5 inches tall, weighs only 8.5 pounds, and goes by just one name: Oscar. The famous golden statuette is awarded annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and is one of the highest honors in the film industry.

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   Where did the Oscar name come from?

   • The most recently offered theory behind Oscar’s naming came from former Academy Executive Director Bruce Davis. While researching for his book The Academy and the Award, Davis claims he found proof that the term originated with Eleanore Lilleberg, an Academy secretary when the award was first introduced.

   Why Is the Academy Award Nicknamed “Oscar?” - Biography

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   Is 'Oscar' a real name?

   • Stories have occasionally surfaced that she jokingly called the award “Oscar,” which Davis claims is the true origin of the name. While researching his book The Academy and the Award, he came across an autobiography by Lilleberg’s brother, California artist Einar Lilleberg, at the tiny Lilleberg Museum in Green Valley, California.

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   Why is the Golden Statte called 'Oscar'?

   • The golden statuette has been called “Oscar” since the 1930s, but the origins of the nickname are a matter of dispute. We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. The Academy Awards are the most prestigious film awards in the world, but the prizes are seldom referenced by their proper name.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Academy_AwardsAcademy Awards - Wikipedia

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   The Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, are awards for artistic and technical merit for the film industry. [1][2] They are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in the United States in recognition of excellence in cinematic achievements as assessed by the Academy's voting membership. [3] .

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOscar | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   one of a set of prizes given each year in the US to the best film, the best male and female actor in any film, and to other people involved in the production of films: The movie won Oscars for best costumes and best screenplay in this year's awards. The Oscar ceremony takes place in March every year. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

5. www.biography.com › movies-tv › a43260175Why Is the Academy Award Nicknamed “Oscar?” - Biography

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   Mar 9, 2023 · The 8.5-pound, 13.5-inch tall golden trophy is much more commonly referred to as an Oscar, a nickname so common that even the Academy adopted it as an official name in 1939. But where did the...

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6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › OscarOscar Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Oscar can refer to a golden statuette for film achievement or a code word for the letter o. Learn more about the word history, usage, and related articles from Merriam-Webster.

7. www.britannica.com › art › Academy-AwardAcademy Award | Categories, Rules, History, & Facts

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   3 days ago · Academy Award, any of a number of awards presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, located in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., to recognize achievement in the film industry. The awards were first presented in 1929, and winners receive a gold-plated statuette commonly called Oscar.

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8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Academy_Award_for_Best_PictureAcademy Award for Best Picture - Wikipedia

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   The Academy Award for Best Picture is one of the Academy Awards (also known as Oscars) presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) since the awards debuted in 1929.

9. historyfacts.com › arts-culture › articleWhy Is an Academy Award Called an “Oscar”? - History Facts

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   One of Hollywood’s most famous figures stands at just 13.5 inches tall, weighs only 8.5 pounds, and goes by just one name: Oscar. The famous golden statuette is awarded annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and is one of the highest honors in the film industry.