as in docudrama
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a documentary film about the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor
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Recent Examples of documentary
Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
The high-profile case was highlighted in a Netflix documentary in 2020.
—Rick Montanez, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
With the documentary world in a financial tailspin, and network news facing new threats under the FCC, movies about movies that once would’ve disgusted me suddenly feel like essential bursts of self-awareness.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
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Noun
During the documentary Creating the World of Harry Potter, Radcliffe confirmed that the press conference was the first time the trio had properly met.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
The high-profile case was highlighted in a Netflix documentary in 2020.
—Rick Montanez, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
In her documentary debut, Coppola aims to captures the genius and singular universe of the iconic American designer and her close friend.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
With the documentary world in a financial tailspin, and network news facing new threats under the FCC, movies about movies that once would’ve disgusted me suddenly feel like essential bursts of self-awareness.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for documentary
Noun
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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
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Not because Love Story might stray from the truth—as any docudrama must, to some extent, do—but because its cartoonish depiction of the character is an insult to our collective intelligence.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As Trump fumbles with the Pandora’s Box he’s broken open, there’s no shortage of historical analogies to choose from.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Oftentimes, exhibits—which range in focus from a specific artist to a historical period to a thematic thread—can displace the permanent collection.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Trying to reach for that classic creature feature, Cinemascope, old Hollywood vibe.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s image will be a feature of the exterior of the building, with jumbo video screens showing his face in the footage.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jeff Pope’s latest BBC factual drama is about the tragic death of Sarah Everard, who was killed by a serving policeman in London in 2021.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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The factual basis for broader perceptions of gay prosperity is mixed.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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The film also showed an important difference between his approach and Farhadi’s.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Salim will co-write and co-produce the film alongside Pearce and Charred Pictures.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
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The days at the fictional Oak Canyon Ranch Retreat in the nonfictional Agoura Hills are loaded with incident — the retreat itself is essentially sleepaway camp, including pool time, games, a cookout, a talent show — and disasters.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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In this featurette, Costume Designer Ernesto Martinez reveals the art of storytelling through stitch and style.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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The film will feature an exclusive making-of featurette offering a glimpse behind the curtain.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Cristobal’s arc can use a mite more variance overall, but her playing of Margot’s inner-torture from having to live with the literal shards of blood on her neck is effective.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Amy O’Donnell, the executive director of Texas Alliance for Life, sees ultrasounds specifically as literal lifesavers.—
Emily Brindley
Health Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Documentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documentary. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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