as in docudrama
Related Words
Relevance
as in historical
restricted to or based on fact
a documentary film about the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of documentary
Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
The other 16 Emmys awarded to reality shows (along with 12 more for nonfiction, documentary, or game shows) are relegated to the Creative Arts Emmys that take place the week prior.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 May 2026
Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Rounding it up, Black will host the documentary categories of the News & Documentary Emmys on Thursday, May 28.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for documentary
Noun
Steve died in September 2006 after a stingray's tail pierced his chest and caused a fatal injury to his heart while filming a documentary on the Great Barrier Reef, when Robert was 2 years old.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
The other 16 Emmys awarded to reality shows (along with 12 more for nonfiction, documentary, or game shows) are relegated to the Creative Arts Emmys that take place the week prior.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 May 2026
Adjective
Sarah Hoover wears a lavender pantsuit at a screening of the documentary Art's Missing Period with Kotex in New York City.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Rounding it up, Black will host the documentary categories of the News & Documentary Emmys on Thursday, May 28.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for documentary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for documentary
Noun
-
Yet the docudrama delivers several of the Broadway season’s most striking scenes all the same.—
Thomas Floyd,
Washington Post,
24 Apr. 2026
-
The Voice of Hind Rajab Kaouther Ben Hania’s heart-wrenching docudrama is a marvel—a meticulous retelling of the true story of Hind Rajab, the six-year-old Palestinian girl who was trapped inside a car under fire in northern Gaza in January of 2024.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
But this island destination also boasts a walkable downtown, natural beauty, historical fort, top-notch golf courses, and a mix of both luxe resorts and quaint inns.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
-
Kon Knueppel’s presence couldn’t spur the Charlotte Hornets to any historical luck.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
10 May 2026
Noun
-
Inés, the nine-year-old Chilean protagonist of The Meltdown (El Deshielo), the sophomore feature of actress-turned-writer/director Manuela Martelli (God Will Not Help, The Future), is about to find out the hard way how that concept applies to hidden truths and family trauma.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
-
This feature can recommend actions and surface information based on context like messages and emails.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 May 2026
Adjective
-
This story has been updated to correct a factual error.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
-
Among Friday’s industry crowd were BBC chief content officer Kate Phillips; BBC Studios CEO Tom Fussell; Zai Bennett, CEO of BBC Studios Global Content; and Kate Ward, managing director, factual at BBC Studios.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
Noun
-
The lawsuit also alleged Cameron’s actions were hypocritical of his films’ messaging and detailed public backlash Cameron and the films faced for its depictions of Native groups.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
-
The juxtapositions of text and image, which strongly suggest the widening distance between mother and daughter, build in emotional and intellectual power over the film’s ninety-minute duration.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
Adjective
-
Pee-Wee as Himself, the 2025 Emmy award winner for best documentary or nonfictional special, is also among the nominees.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
-
That delirious excess befits the essence of Lapid’s method, which is a fusion of fiction with indigestibly and irreducibly nonfictional elements.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The bonus featurettes will also be available on the 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD copies of The Bride!—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2026
-
The film will feature an exclusive making-of featurette offering a glimpse behind the curtain.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
The most literal allusion to A24’s core business is a small red tub of popcorn for the table.—
Julian Sancton,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
-
Lippes’ fall 2026 collection drew from vintage automobiles, with the designer telling WWD that the references came through in color, texture and slick fabrics rather than literal car motifs.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Documentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documentary. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
