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dramedy

noun

Definition of dramedynext
as in comedy

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Recent Examples of dramedy Of course, this is a big studio dramedy starring two of Hollywood’s most indelible romantic heroines. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026 Mortal Media — founded by former All-Pro NFL center Ryan Kalil and former NBA All-Star Blake Griffin — is behind the Apple TV sci-fi dramedy Hello Tomorrow! — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026 Allen returns as an executive producer and Pride showruns the series, which has morphed into a single-camera dramedy that blends nostalgic callbacks with Gen Z storylines about mental health, activism and threats to HBCU funding. — Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Other television credits include the legal dramedy Ally McBeal (2002) and the beloved sitcom Malcolm in the Middle (2003–2005). — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dramedy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramedy
  1. comedy
  2. tragicomedy
  3. melodrama
  4. psychodrama
  5. musical
  6. tragedy
  7. musical comedy
Noun
  • Multiple stars of the hit Apple TV horror-comedy also took home acting Emmys, and creator Katie Dippold won outstanding writing for a comedy series.
    — Joe Murphy, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Hosting Snapple’s revival party was Davidson and Jost’s own comeback project to replenish the New York comedy scene, taking the form of a floating, popsicle-orange vessel.
    — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of comedy
Noun
  • Schweiger is a German actor and filmmaker who debuted in the tragicomedy Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door (1997).
    — Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Carys made her professional stage debut in June, playing Nina in Anton Chekhov’s tragicomedy The Seagull in Brooklyn.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of tragicomedy
Noun
  • The series blends traditional melodrama with a Western atmosphere set on ranches and in desert landscapes.
    — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • On paper, The Face of Horror sounds like an engaging melodrama throwback, giving its young talent the unique opportunity to take on classic material in a progressively modern cinematic landscape.
    — Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of melodrama
Noun
  • Inspired in equal parts by Italian giallo horror flicks and American slasher flicks, the behind-the-scenes psychodrama stars Cotillard as a deathly ill scream queen shooting a sci-fi art film in Rome in 1982 who starts to go out of her mind.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Early loves his creation, enough to spin an entire psychodrama around her, one that will bring her high and low.
    — Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Definition of psychodrama
Noun
  • The Broadway musical recouped its $17 million capitalization in 2024 (and the tour recouped in 2025), and has since grossed more than $175 million.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026
  • This rebellious new musical is about growing up, discovering yourself, and refusing to live by others’ expectations.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of musical
Noun
  • The Edmiston family looks forward to bringing accountability to those who exploited tragedy to divide and injure.
    — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • But Pavese understood that the only lesson tragedy really teaches is that there is no end to suffering.
    — Max Norman, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of tragedy
Noun
  • The song, featured in the 1934 musical comedy Bright Eyes, describes a journey to a fantasy land made of sweets.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, meanwhile, is Parton’s 1982 musical comedy with Burt Reynolds and Dom DeLuise.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of musical comedy

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“Dramedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramedy. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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