as in plays
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 dramas
Like other series in a similar position, most notably Dick Wolf’s dramas, Grey’s Anatomy has gone through budget trims the last couple of seasons, including reducing the episodic guarantees of veteran cast members the last two years, with each appearing in 14 of the show’s 18 episodes each season.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Long believed lost, this 1958 CBS production, from that era when great filmmakers cut their teeth directing classic plays and novels and original dramas for TV broadcast, was unearthed in 2019.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
Urban crime dramas were his other staple along with Westerns.
—Carmel Dagan, Variety, 16 Feb. 2026
Rather than world-class athletes, ABC elected to pit the show ponies of its primetime entertainment lineup against the stars of the dramas and comedies that aired on CBS and NBC.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The best part has been the sideline dramas involving biathletes.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Both dramas from Asia offer a panorama of a family rocked by unexpected circumstances and grappling with the mundane realities of an economic life mismatched to their goals.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2026
The Lincoln Lawyer, one of our favorite legal dramas on Netflix, has racked up more than 170 million views across its first three seasons, according to the streamer.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026
The memoir shows little interest in the gambler’s psychology or the keening dramas of the floor.
—Dan Piepenbring, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Long believed lost, this 1958 CBS production, from that era when great filmmakers cut their teeth directing classic plays and novels and original dramas for TV broadcast, was unearthed in 2019.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
Urban crime dramas were his other staple along with Westerns.
—Carmel Dagan, Variety, 16 Feb. 2026
Rather than world-class athletes, ABC elected to pit the show ponies of its primetime entertainment lineup against the stars of the dramas and comedies that aired on CBS and NBC.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 Feb. 2026
The best part has been the sideline dramas involving biathletes.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Both dramas from Asia offer a panorama of a family rocked by unexpected circumstances and grappling with the mundane realities of an economic life mismatched to their goals.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2026
The Lincoln Lawyer, one of our favorite legal dramas on Netflix, has racked up more than 170 million views across its first three seasons, according to the streamer.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026
The memoir shows little interest in the gambler’s psychology or the keening dramas of the floor.
—Dan Piepenbring, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramas
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This jaw-dropping arts center also hosts plays, dance performances, classical concerts, and contemporary music gigs by major names such as Bob Dylan, Patti Smith, Björk, New Order, Paul Weller, and Lorde.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Part of his game-ready preparation is keeping his 37-year-old body in peak condition, so Friday when John Collins suffered a head injury, Kawhi Leonard left the game because of stiffness in his left ankle and Bennedict Mathurin fouled out, the plays ran through him.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
21 Feb. 2026
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Because San Diego is one of the biggest creators of new plays and musicals in the United States, the new musical and play categories were the highlights of the evening.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The performers in the touring casts of Broadway musicals often follow strikingly similar paths from high school to hit show — hours spent practicing show tunes with vocal coaches, years of dance classes, roles in a dozen amateur musical theater productions.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
21 Sep. 2025
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Tyler Perry loves his broad comedies, many revolving around his most enduring character, Madea, the blunt, street-smart, occasionally violent grandmother with a heart of gold.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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The biggest non-studio movies in Europe last year were local-language comedies, including the Italian hit Buen Camino, which grossed $90 million domestically, and Germany’s Western spoof Manitou’s Canoe with a $57 million local haul.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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Alberdi explores the tale from Ale’s perspective through the use of dramatizations, with actress Ana Celeste Montalvo Peña portraying Ale, and Armando Espitia as Arturo.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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Hollywood streamers and studios seemingly can't resist such tales, which explains the boom of true crime documentaries and dramatizations over the past decade.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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Today the city’s casinos, banks, and skyscrapers include works by many top contemporary architects.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
15 Feb. 2026
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On Main Street, Majestic Repertory Theatre offers a distinctly different experience, combining a professional theater presence with bold, high-energy plays, musicals, and original works known for inventive set design, immersive elements, and a playful, sometimes provocative, approach.—
Mackenzie Jervis,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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