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Recent Examples of dramatis personae
The dramatis personae of these children’s books was strictly whites only.
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Literary Hub, 12 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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Literary Hub, 12 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
See All Example Sentences for dramatis personae
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramatis personae
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The Beef star stepped out in a loose-fitting, silky matching set, which instantly turned a simple look into a refined ensemble.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Gold is among the most accomplished casting directors working in prestige film and television, best known for assembling the vast ensemble of HBO’s Game of Thrones across eight seasons, a task that required filling hundreds of roles across a decade of production.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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However, with seven other players leaving and no fewer than 14 coming in, this year’s cast feels it’s been reset in the style of a Ryan Murphy anthology.—
Jon O'Brien,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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With a cast drawn from comedy-scene friends such as Kate Berlant and Conner O’Malley all tuned into a very specific wavelength, the movie somehow surpasses conventional notions of camp and irony to exist in a genuinely unique space all its own.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 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
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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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“Dramatis personae.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatis%20personae. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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