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Recent Examples of documentary
Kate Bartlett, NPR, 2 May 2026
With a gallery space split between a dance studio and a film editing room, the exhibition weaves elements of choreography, documentary, oral history and ritual.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2026
According to our writers and editors, these are some of the best ones—seven documentaries that even the most documentary-averse can enjoy.
—Stephanie Bai, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Now two of Mandela's granddaughters are reexamining her divisive legacy in a new Netflix documentary series called The Trials of Winnie Mandela, currently only available in Africa.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 2 May 2026
With a gallery space split between a dance studio and a film editing room, the exhibition weaves elements of choreography, documentary, oral history and ritual.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Adjective
That meant investing in premium production, committing to a documentary format and finding the right partners to bring cinematic storytelling to life.
—Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2026
According to our writers and editors, these are some of the best ones—seven documentaries that even the most documentary-averse can enjoy.
—Stephanie Bai, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for documentary
Noun
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Yet the docudrama delivers several of the Broadway season’s most striking scenes all the same.—
Thomas Floyd,
Washington Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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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
Adjective
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That historical egotism fuelled their headiest ambitions.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Over the next 50 years, King authored more than 1,020 decisions and sentenced more than 6,000 defendants, according to historical archives.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
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Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, Annecy’s official selection, which is dedicated to new releases, includes no fewer than 44 feature films this year, with 14 French films and 26 countries represented in the selection.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Yet neither approach had any factual basis, and any success either group had was likely due to the placebo effect—merely giving a patient special attention and the hope of a cure can be healing in itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some complaints derive from the film brushing aside many of the late King of Pop’s controversies, while others criticize the factual problems of Michael’s life and career, including missing family members.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
27 Apr. 2026
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The film also reckons with the explosion of artificial intelligence and the technology's impact on journalism, which has become a frequent topic of conversation for Tucci and wife Felicity, the actor recently told USA TODAY.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The pair was accompanied by another friend and Zuklic’s wife, who was decked out in a nun costume to pay her own homage to the film.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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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 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
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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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That includes describing specific campaign messages suitable for advertising or attacking opponents, sometimes highlighted in a literal red box.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Others could go with a more literal interpretation of art, and either realize or reference paintings.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
1 May 2026
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“Documentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documentary. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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