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
  • The 2026 edition of IFFM will present its usual slate of films, conversations and cultural programming spanning Indian cinema’s various languages and regional traditions.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 July 2026
  • It is designed to accomodate productions of all sizes, from feature films and television series to commercials, music videos, livestreams, immersive experiences, and emerging digital media projects.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 16 July 2026
Definition of films
Noun
  • Many moments were dark comedies about the capitalist dehumanization of security.
    — Terrance Hayes, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
  • Hamm and Slattery are no strangers to Wain and Marino’s goofy comedies.
    — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Definition of comedies
Noun
  • In other words, age limits change the economic calculus for exploitative features.
    — Ravi Iyer, Time, 18 July 2026
  • The $70-$140 range gets you larger sizes and capacities, higher wattages and extra features.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 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
  • For Paul Ruiz, going out to the movies is different from streaming at home.
    — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • Nayor came to learn that Perkins was not alone as a kind man directing terrifying movies; one of her most frequent collaborators, Sam Raimi, proved to be similarly warm and supportive.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 16 July 2026
Definition of movies
Noun
  • In a flourish of dramatic irony usually reserved for Greek tragedies and Titanic retellings, the guide opens with an illustration in the style of a CPN, proudly proclaiming the genre’s longevity.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
  • Boating accidents are a regular occurrence in the Southeast Asian nation, where extreme weather, frequent flooding and inadequate maintenance have led to tragedies.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of tragedies
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