as in docudrama
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Recent Examples of documentary
Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
Jewels From Anne Hendricks Bass In addition, the New York auction is featuring a collection of jewels from the estate of Anne Hendricks Bass, an American investor, documentary filmmaker, and art collector who was the former wife of billionaire oilman Sid Bass.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
The documentary style in underground cinema, handheld cameras, the use of non-professional actors, and the unfiltered depiction of real life is not dissimilar to the lyrical and auditory structures of Persian rap.
—Ali Farahmand, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
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Noun
In the streaming world, documentaries have exploded, with newcomers like Netflix and Hulu chasing the next binge-worthy sensation.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
Jewels From Anne Hendricks Bass In addition, the New York auction is featuring a collection of jewels from the estate of Anne Hendricks Bass, an American investor, documentary filmmaker, and art collector who was the former wife of billionaire oilman Sid Bass.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Adjective
The defendant has done so many media interviews and even gave unprecedented access to a documentary film crew ahead of and during her previous trial.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
The documentary style in underground cinema, handheld cameras, the use of non-professional actors, and the unfiltered depiction of real life is not dissimilar to the lyrical and auditory structures of Persian rap.
—Ali Farahmand, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for documentary
Noun
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The historical docudrama also was nominated for Best Picture at the 97th Academy Awards.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The formative years and parallel stories of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, two iconic leaders of the Civil Rights Movement, are compellingly explored in this docudrama series.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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To say how Sugar Hill’s Black residents fared in court would spoil the enjoyment of this suspenseful tale, which has put Lurie on a new path in writing historical fiction.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Demand has stayed relatively strong as inventory levels for used vehicles – 2.2 million – remain low compared with historical levels.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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The stylish design comes in four color options to fit nearly any space, while the 360-degree swivel feature allows for quiet, seamless movement.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Related Stories One of Britain’s most prominent actors, Thompson is being praised by Locarno for a career in acting, writing, and producing that spans both television and film and ranges from independent features to major blockbusters.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Puig agreed to waive any legal protections for suppression or exclusion of new information in the factual basis.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
30 May 2025
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Remember when Google demoed its Bard AI tool in 2023 and its factual error led to its parent company losing US$100 billion in market value?—
Greg Edwards,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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Lucan Toh of Two & Two Pictures and Ian Henry of London Film & TV produced the film alongside XYZ Films.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 June 2025
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The film won the Grand Teton Award at Jackson Wild Media Awards and premiered at Doc NYC in November 2024.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 June 2025
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The exclusive video above is part of a featurette from Outlander: The Complete Seventh Season, which is now available on DVD and Blu-ray.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
4 June 2025
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In a new behind-the-scenes production featurette released by the streaming service on Tuesday, several of the key people in front of and behind the camera shared some of their thoughts about the upcoming season.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Which is to say nothing of the literal value of developing homegrown careers — tens of millions of euros potentially.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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When compounded by phone tag, these gaps risk worsening conditions — making strategic communication a literal lifeline.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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While some sleep or watch movies, a small group plays poker.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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The over-all effect is like watching a movie that’s supposed to be set in the nineties and spotting a Tesla in the background.—
Tyler Foggatt,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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“Documentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documentary. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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