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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
Players like Hans came and went, propped up more by the drama surrounding their antics than their game play.
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Ben Mezrich, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026
No other medical drama has come close to matching its sustained run of acting recognition.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
Safety on the Aleutian Lady has been a source of unscripted drama on Deadliest Catch before, prompting Sean Dwyer’s departure from the vessel before he was set to co-captain a trip.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
Over the years, Jackie and Shadow have grown an internet flock, and there's been plenty of drama, including Shadow chasing off another male in 2018.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
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Ben Mezrich, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026
No other medical drama has come close to matching its sustained run of acting recognition.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
Safety on the Aleutian Lady has been a source of unscripted drama on Deadliest Catch before, prompting Sean Dwyer’s departure from the vessel before he was set to co-captain a trip.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
Over the years, Jackie and Shadow have grown an internet flock, and there's been plenty of drama, including Shadow chasing off another male in 2018.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drama
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The film, backed (with no apparent irony) by the company of a previous ineffable tech character, arrives in theaters later this year and will supply Altman with the tech mogul’s must-have 21st century accessory of a fleeting film festival discourse.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Grammy-winning pop superstar has been tapped to host the 2026 Tony Awards, bringing her high-energy presence and decades of live performance experience to the annual celebration of theater.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Oilers scored on all three power-play chances in the best performance for that unit since Leon Draisaitl went down with a lower-body injury on March 15 after scoring with the man advantage early in that game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The win pulled the Magic (44-36) up to seventh place in the tight race for playoff/play-in positions.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Shapiro, who was a finalist in Harris' search for a running mate in 2024, highlighted both his electability and his commitment to African American priorities while on stage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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My interest in this goes back 10 or 15 years to when China was really starting to rise on the international stage and starting to contest global norms, global ideas, and going after the hearts and minds in places around the world.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
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Pop diva Alicia Keys based this original musical on her own upbringing in New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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The studio is also developing a new musical from Turning Red director Domee Shi as well as a project called Ono Ghost Market.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
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Shot in France and partially underwritten by a French production company, Jude’s interpretation transposes the maid’s experience to that of a Romanian immigrant.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Operating costs for soybean production have stayed elevated since 2020 and are projected to increase again in 2026, according to the agency.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Sophocles’ tragedy is usually described as a dramatization of the irresolvable conflict between obligations to the family and to the state, or to divine law and human law.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Edwards, who is played by Martin Clunes in the 90-minute dramatization, was never arrested or convicted for any crimes in relation to the teenager.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2026
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The spy dramedy will submit across 20 categories at the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards, including lead comedy actress for Emilia Clarke and supporting actress for Haley Lu Richardson.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
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The roundtable-style comedy talk show, which is hosted by Allen, has featured comedians including Sebastian Maniscalco, Tiffany Haddish, Gabriel Iglesias, Cedric the Entertainer and Nate Bargatze.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2026
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Mitchell Fink, the author and entertainment journalist who wrote gossip columns for the Los Angeles Herald Examiner, People magazine and the New York Daily News, died Tuesday in West Palm Beach, Florida, his family announced.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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The entertainment marketing platform Research Warrant has since shifted marketing in a new direction, one that prioritizes keeping IP in motion across the social ecosystem.—
Ernest Sturm,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Drama.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drama. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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