docudramas

noun

plural of docudrama
1
as in documentaries

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as in melodramas

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for docudramas
  1. films
  2. comedies
  3. features
  4. musicals
  5. movies
  6. tragedies
Noun
  • Premium large format, or PLF, is intended for blockbuster feature films, which moviegoers are willing to pay a higher price to attend.
    — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The death of Dolly Parton at age 80 leaves a legacy of kindness, philanthropy, films — and an enormous catalog of songs, including countless hits over the decades.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of films
Noun
  • The show has proven to be one of the most popular and enduring comedies of its time, winning 16 Emmy Awards throughout its run out of more than 100 nominations.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Arnaz, who also was an executive producer, and the I Love Lucy production team pioneered the use of the three-camera filming format before a live studio audience, setting a production standard that continues to influence television comedies today.
    — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of comedies
Noun
  • The family also built features specifically for its youngest members.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • One of Brady’s favorite features is the retractable wall that can split the training room into two separate spaces.
    — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of features
Noun
  • The school commissions Broadway writers to pen musicals for students each year and recently has added in a new summer musical, where commercial producers can workshop and develop shows.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
  • Founded in 2007 by Gary and Erin Lewis, the company produces stage musicals year-round, as well as musical readings and youth drama education programs.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Definition of musicals
Noun
  • The law is aimed at prohibiting children from obtaining books and movies with obscene content.
    — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Two of Dolly Parton’s movies are returning to theaters following her death.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of movies
Noun
  • Those efforts have only intensified following a year in which the NFL community dealt with the tragedies that saw Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland and Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore both take their lives.
    — Mike Jones, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Elordi is terrific as Hig, a man whose personal tragedies and grief do not erase his belief there is still something out there worth saving despite all the evidence that good no longer exists.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of tragedies
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“Docudramas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/docudramas. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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