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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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And yet, here comes along Björk, not just cutting a stylish figure in the ensemble on a red carpet, but basically raving in it.—
Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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Joining her in red were Lena Dunham and Gwendoline Christie, who both arrived in over-the-top red ensembles.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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Academy Award nominee Scarlett Johansson has joined the cast, playing Gilda Dent, wife to Gotham district attorney Harvey Dent.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Her amused, introspective grace juggling a vast cast of (wonderful) characters and (fascinating) relationships means the true story at the center here ends up playing second fiddle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 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 11 May. 2026.
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