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Recent Examples of dramatis personae
The similarities are deep, and come from a passage describing the book’s colorful dramatis personae.
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Frank Landymore, Futurism, 1 Apr. 2026
Courtney Cox’s Gale Weathers is among other Scream dramatis personae are back for part seven.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2026
Nevertheless, the documentary footage also has a polished sheen to it, minimizing the separation between fact and fiction in a way that feels respectful of the subjects, putting them on the same level as the dramatis personae.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Frank Landymore, Futurism, 1 Apr. 2026
Courtney Cox’s Gale Weathers is among other Scream dramatis personae are back for part seven.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2026
Nevertheless, the documentary footage also has a polished sheen to it, minimizing the separation between fact and fiction in a way that feels respectful of the subjects, putting them on the same level as the dramatis personae.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramatis personae
Noun
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Her Dior premiere look is one of three ensembles Theron has worn so far to promote Apex.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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The ensemble also includes Jenkins, Sunday, Peter Sarsgaard, Chris Perfetti and Wynn Everett.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lindsay-Abaire’s multidirectional repartee gets added zip from the first-rate cast, especially Margaret Colin as the unapologetically blunt Ruth.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The cast also includes Naomi Ackie, who is seen in the trailer, reportedly as the scientist Hagen turns to for help following his disfigurement.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The order requires the new stock company to get approval from the insurance department before issuing any dividends for three years.—
Paul Monies,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Mar. 2026
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For readers who aren’t financial historians, Lamont was referring to a joint stock company from the early (or earlier) days of capitalism, involving the United Kingdom’s financing during the War of the Spanish Succession.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Dramatis personae.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatis%20personae. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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