DRAMATIS PERSONAE Synonyms: 6 Similar Words

dramatis personae

noun

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as in ensemble

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Recent Examples of dramatis personae Violet, the prettiest girl in school, dies in the first chapter (no spoilers—she is listed as dead in the dramatis personae). — Literary Hub, 26 May 2026 The similarities are deep, and come from a passage describing the book’s colorful dramatis personae. — 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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This year, she was cast in the ensembles for the Netflix drama series The Body and the A24 comedy Peaked, set to share the screen with Laura Dern and Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie.

— Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026
The biggest draw is obviously the ensemble of rising stars, which includes not one, but two actors with famous parents, as well as a couple of familiar faces in scene-stealing roles.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026

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But before now, my understanding of the live-action films was almost entirely rooted in the fame of their director, his millennial cast, and eventually the cultural event that was Martin Freeman’s portrayal of Bilbo Baggins.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026
However, working with the Sterling Point cast allowed the actor to collaborate with a host of other young people also newer to the industry.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026

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Granterre, one of Italy’s largest dairy groups, is technically a stock company but owned by cooperatives of milk and cheese producers.

— Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
The business reorganization to a stock company from a mutual company will allow CompSource to raise money to expand its insurance business inside Oklahoma and across the country.

— Paul Monies, Oklahoma Watch, 9 Mar. 2026

Definition of stock company

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