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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
If a sibling or neighbor adds drama, keep your tone warm and steady.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
And while the titular ambulance chaser naturally holds court for six seasons (beating Breaking Bad by one), equally excellent turns by Jonathan Banks and Rhea Seehorn ensure this multi-award-winning series works as both the perfect prequel and a bingeable standalone drama.
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Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
For the penultimate sneak peek, Arthur Mintz and Theresa Andersson at Swaybox went behind the scenes of upcoming teen drama Dynamic Duo, devoted the to DC characters Dick Grayson and Jason Todd.
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Absent from her Father’s Day post was a mention of her own father, the former Prince Andrew, who has been embroiled in scandal for years, the drama coming to a head earlier this year when he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
And while the titular ambulance chaser naturally holds court for six seasons (beating Breaking Bad by one), equally excellent turns by Jonathan Banks and Rhea Seehorn ensure this multi-award-winning series works as both the perfect prequel and a bingeable standalone drama.
—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
For the penultimate sneak peek, Arthur Mintz and Theresa Andersson at Swaybox went behind the scenes of upcoming teen drama Dynamic Duo, devoted the to DC characters Dick Grayson and Jason Todd.
—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Absent from her Father’s Day post was a mention of her own father, the former Prince Andrew, who has been embroiled in scandal for years, the drama coming to a head earlier this year when he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drama
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Swimming pools, movie theaters and shopping malls are places to stay cool.
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The company reimagines the Colony Theatre stage, turning it into a black-box theater where audiences become collaborators rather than spectators.
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The 16-man team will be coached by Lakers assistant coach Ty Abbott and begin summer league play Friday against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center.
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With group play coming to a close and the Round of 32 approaching, the competition is heating up as teams look to punch their tickets to the knockout round in hopes of hoisting the FIFA World Cup Trophy at the final on Sunday, July 19.
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Your gentle heart may crave recognition while your spirit needs quiet, so choose a smaller stage and keep the audience intimate.
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Tunisia, which entered the match having already been eliminated from any chance of advancing to the knockout stage, had pockets of fans wearing red and white.
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The studio also confirmed new projects in development, including reimaginings of Tom & Jerry, Thundercats and Meerkats, and Prehistoria, an original musical from Hazbin Hotel creator Vivienne Medrano.
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Of course, bringing an original musical to New York is no small feat.
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Lee said the southwest will host major chip production clusters, drawing on abundant, underused power.
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These products are expected to begin ramping up production and profits in 2027-2028.
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In this dramatization, Rosemary will be played by Lydia Peckham and Tipper Seifert-Cleveland.
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Blending meticulous research with dramatization, the movie spotlights behind-the-scenes tensions among rival forecasters and the trauma of the disastrous rehearsal Exercise Tiger.
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Keywords provides tech and creative services for the video game and entertainment industries.
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Sony is one of the most storied technology and entertainment companies in the world with IP spanning across films, tv, music, and games.
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The two first crossed paths on André's Adult Swim late-night talk show comedy series The Eric André Show in 2020.
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In the latest installment of the comedy franchise, written by Chris Hazzard and Mike Fontana, Nick faces his biggest challenge yet… grandkids.
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“Drama.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drama. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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