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as in theatre
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
The new show — set in the same world as the original Fox drama but with an all-new cast and story — has been ordered to series.
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Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
Best known for his work on Grey’s Anatomy, Dane is in production on Season 3 of HBO’s Euphoria and can currently be seen starring opposite Jensen Ackles in Prime Video’s thriller drama series, Countdown.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Here's what to know about what's next for the Netflix political drama.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
But cast member Keiarna Stewart is just creating her own drama.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 20 Oct. 2025
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Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
Best known for his work on Grey’s Anatomy, Dane is in production on Season 3 of HBO’s Euphoria and can currently be seen starring opposite Jensen Ackles in Prime Video’s thriller drama series, Countdown.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Here's what to know about what's next for the Netflix political drama.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
But cast member Keiarna Stewart is just creating her own drama.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drama
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On the play Warner got hurt, the 49ers were missing a right defensive end, and coaches mistakenly assumed practice-squad call-up Trevis Gipson stayed on the field to fill that role after racing down on kickoff coverage and making the initial hit on a tackle.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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The quarterback play simply isn’t good enough to out-score opponents, or even force them into pass-heavy play scripts.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Running Man premieres in theaters on November 14.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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During the last eight minutes of Wait Until Dark, theater owners dim the auditoriums' lights as Susy tries to escape her own apartment for ultimate effect.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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In performances at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City, the musical follows killers Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, two murderesses who use their criminal notoriety to find fame in the Vaudeville circuit.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Directed by Bill Condon, the film is an adaptation of the 1992 musical by Terrence McNally, itself an adaptation of the 1976 play by Manuel Puig.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
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But BoxGroup’s lane has long been to join a dizzying number of early-stage rounds, allowing the firm to take smaller positions while working hand-in-hand with other firms.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Bad Bunny represents none of these values; his drag performances and style are the opposite of what families expect on football's biggest stage.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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Peacock’s eight-part dramatization is one of the better ones, and covers the reign of terror of 1970s killer John Wayne Gacy, the infamous contractor and creepy clown lover from Iowa responsible for at least 33 murders.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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One person might see that scene as satire and somebody else might see it as a dramatization of something that was happening.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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China is the undisputed leader of the critical minerals supply chain, accounting for roughly 60% of the world's production of rare earth minerals and materials.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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Other industries included buildings services, landscaping, crop production and working in private homes.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Marking her third appearance on the NBC sketch comedy show, Carpenter served as celebrity guest host and musical guest on this weekend’s Saturday Night Live, also performing her song ‘Manchild’.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
19 Oct. 2025
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Sure, but this Megan Fox/Amanda Seyfried black comedy is a cult classic for very good reason.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
19 Oct. 2025
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Kirk's murder is a tragedy – as is any murder.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Here’s how a community dispute escalated into a deadly tragedy.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Drama.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drama. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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