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as in theatre
the public performance of plays
he has been interested in drama from the first time he ever saw a play
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as in play
a written work in which the story is told through speech and action that is intended to be acted out on stage
wrote a police drama that really captured the speech of cops and criminals
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Recent Examples of drama
Charvet, 53, caught his big break while playing Matt Brody on the iconic beach-centric drama Baywatch in the ‘90s for three full seasons.
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Mark Gray, People.com, 8 July 2025
The modern-day drama, won Jude the silver bear for best screenplay.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
There has been drama, shocks, and some notable upsets.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Following the announcement that Essiedu would play Snape in the HBO drama, some fans wondered if the casting would be at odds with J.K. Rowling, who is involved with the series.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2025
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Mark Gray, People.com, 8 July 2025
The modern-day drama, won Jude the silver bear for best screenplay.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
There has been drama, shocks, and some notable upsets.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Following the announcement that Essiedu would play Snape in the HBO drama, some fans wondered if the casting would be at odds with J.K. Rowling, who is involved with the series.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drama
Noun
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One of Netflix’s big movie plays for July is the sequel to its very silly but very fun action fantasy film The Old Guard.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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This musical adaptation of the Broadway play brings to life the events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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Jurassic World Rebirth opens in theaters nationwide on Wednesday.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The film, which recently wrapped production in New Jersey, will debut in theaters on an undetermined date with Neon handling the U.S. distribution and Republic Pictures on board for international territories.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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Louis-Fernand is a dancer who has worked on several musicals and shows.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Giovannetti continued performing in both musicals and plays while attending Saint Viator High School in Arlington Heights.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
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This dormant stage creates an information vacuum where uncertainty breeds anxiety, productivity plummets and talent begins eyeing the exits.—
Shannon Gabriel,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The incident between Colapinto and Piastri occurred in the last stage of the race in Spielberg.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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The show is basically a dramatization of how news is made, sometimes manipulated, and monetized.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The movie oscillates between forms—a dramatization of therapy, a cockeyed meditation on family, a two-hour sitcom—as if searching for a new creative frequency.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
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This is the strongest sucker and can be left as a secondary shoot for fruit production.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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The Royals continue to search for outfield production as the trade deadline looms at the end of the month.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 July 2025
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Appearances by Amy Poehler, Will Arnett and Craig T. Nelson allow Blades of Glory to thrive like few 2000s comedies could.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Gale and Zemeckis were nominated for a Best Original Screenplay Oscar for the film — a win in itself considering how popular sci-fi and comedy are both usually ignored by the Academy.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
4 July 2025
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For past campers, the tragedy turned happy memories into grief.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 July 2025
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While most Americans celebrated Independence Day, a tragedy unfolded in Central Texas.—
The Editors,
National Review,
7 July 2025
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“Drama.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drama. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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