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Recent Examples of dramatis personae
Courtney Cox’s Gale Weathers is among other Scream dramatis personae are back for part seven.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 27 Feb. 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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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 27 Feb. 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
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An episodic framework, physical comedy, a small ensemble of actors who are all at home in their clowns and who will all, at some point, drop the mask to speak to us as themselves — for Ogawa, these are ways to bring effervescence and intimacy to the contemplation of insoluble, heavy things.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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Wearing JCPenney As brand CEO, Wlazlo’s role includes interacting with the public, and that includes sporting ensembles that come straight from JCPenney stores.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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And as for how the brand chose its Superstar cast, Barrett told FN that there was intentionality behind the move.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The cast will celebrate the nostalgia, friendships, and coastal backdrop that continue to captivate audiences to this day.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 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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Oklo — The nuclear technology company added nearly 3% after Canaccord Genuity initiated coverage of the stock company with a Buy rating.—
Sean Conlon,Alex Harring,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Dramatis personae.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatis%20personae. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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