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as in theater
the public performance of plays
he has been interested in drama from the first time he ever saw a play
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as in play
a written work in which the story is told through speech and action that is intended to be acted out on stage
wrote a police drama that really captured the speech of cops and criminals
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Recent Examples of drama
Larter currently stars alongside Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore, and Jon Hamm in the original Paramount+ series Landman—a gritty drama that explores the quest for oil in the wide open spaces of West Texas.
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Ayana Underwood, Outside, 2 Mar. 2026
Women's hockey came out on top from the drama.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Beatrice, for example, was seen horseback riding with her father just this January, while Eugenie has been living in Portugal and trying to stay far away from the drama.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Mar. 2026
In another photographer’s hands, Atget’s subjects, which show how thought and vision can work in tandem with emptiness, would likely be only a backdrop to the drama of humanity.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
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Ayana Underwood, Outside, 2 Mar. 2026
Women's hockey came out on top from the drama.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Beatrice, for example, was seen horseback riding with her father just this January, while Eugenie has been living in Portugal and trying to stay far away from the drama.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Mar. 2026
In another photographer’s hands, Atget’s subjects, which show how thought and vision can work in tandem with emptiness, would likely be only a backdrop to the drama of humanity.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drama
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Situated near the banks of the Tennessee River, guests have easy access to attractions in Knoxville, including a variety of historic landmarks, outdoor recreational activities, and a vibrant arts, theatre and culinary scene.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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That is the sense in which this was political theater performed in a half-empty house.—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Upstairs is a tatami mat tea ceremony space wrapped in decorative steel screens where, in a play of light and shadows, a lady in a dusty pink kimono whisks matcha.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Campbell praised Suárez for her recent play and tenacity on the court.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Feb. 2026
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Too conveniently, Mary is pushed off-stage with a sudden terminal illness, which enables Becket to take his rightful place in the narrative.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Charlotte 49ers athletic director Kevin White was introduced in front of a large crowd Thursday at Halton Arena, setting the stage for what university chancellor Sharon Gaber hopes to be a new chapter of Charlotte athletics.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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Seyfried stars as the titular religious leader in Mona Fastvold's historical musical.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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The film, directed by Phyllida Lloyd and written by Catherine Johnson, is based on her book from the 1999 musical of the same name.—
Nada Aboul Kheir,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2026
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Although Iran has not officially closed the strait, through which one-fifth of the world’s global trade in liquified natural gas and daily oil production passes, vessels are avoiding the waterway, particularly after oil tankers in the region were attacked over the weekend.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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The company is now bringing Physical AI to Europe for the first time, launching a pilot project at its Leipzig plant in Germany to integrate humanoid robots into car production and explore battery and component manufacturing.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Faithful is based on the Bible, and showcases a faithful dramatization of the Book of Genesis as told through the eyes of the courageous and passionate, yet flawed women.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2026
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The event series is a dramatization of the Book of Genesis, told through the eyes of some of the iconic women of the Bible.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026
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Catherine O’Hara’s illustrious career was given a warm send-off at the Actor Awards 2026 when the performer posthumously won the award for best female actor in a comedy series.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
2 Mar. 2026
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Continue reading … NO LAUGHING MATTER — 'Airplane' director says SNL died choosing ideology over comedy gold.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
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The deal comes alongside a fresh $100 million credit facility, from a separate, soon to be revealed entity, that will underpin both BondIt’s existing lending business and its push into new areas including live entertainment, sports, and the creator economy.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Drama.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drama. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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