DRAMATIS PERSONAE Synonyms: 6 Similar Words

dramatis personae

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Definition of dramatis personae

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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For her main ensemble, the Catwoman star wore head-to-toe black, including a strappy triangle bikini layered beneath a semi-sheer coverup that doubled as a minidress.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026
Outdoors, taiko ensembles will showcase their drumming and kung fu and kendo groups will demonstrate the martial arts disciplines.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 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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