featurette

noun

Definition of featurettenext
as in documentary

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Recent Examples of featurette Bonus features include a feature-length commentary, a gag reel, and four behind-the-scenes featurettes, plus a new Lady Gaga and Doechii music video. — John Archer, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 The featurette teases Zada as Haymitch, with scenes ranging from the literal sunrise on his Reaping Day to Capitol interviews to the Games itself. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 4 July 2026 Other marketing, the kind of stuff that people who would need to seek out (like, oh, big fans of Bruce) is more honest, like this featurette all about Cooper’s approach to this specific time in The Boss’ life and career. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 26 Oct. 2025 The featurette includes Zada discussing the character, which was originated onscreen by Woody Harrelson, along with director Francis Lawrence, producer Nina Jacobson and co-stars Elle Fanning, McKenna Grace, Ben Wang and Jesse Plemons. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for featurette
Recent Examples of Synonyms for featurette
  1. documentary
  2. feature
  3. film
  4. short
  5. movie
  6. docudrama
  7. cartoon
Noun
  • Female helmers had a big showing in noms for drama series, documentary and variety shows.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 9 July 2026
  • The concert film was released alongside The End of an Era, a six-part documentary series which gave viewers a behind-the-scenes look into the massive tour and Swift’s personal life.
    — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2026
Definition of documentary
Noun
  • The SuperWide feature makes the sound feel bigger, wider, and more expansive.
    — Joe Salas July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
  • Some time at the spa is also a must, where a natural water feature travels from an outdoor waterfall through the length of the spa.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of feature
Noun
  • The nomination for variety special (pre-recorded) means Swift herself is a nominee as the performer and a producer of the concert film, which showcased the final performance of her record-breaking tour.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • As a result, more producers have chosen to go elsewhere, leaving a quieter landscape for Georgians seeking employment in film and TV.
    — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of film
Noun
  • Yet his recent short against the company also builds on his broader belief that the market is in an AI bubble.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 2 July 2026
  • Fitch is expanding his short In Exile into a feature-length documentary.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 24 June 2026
Definition of short
Noun
  • At the time, the movie superstar confessed to nervously practicing the song alone in his pickup truck, in his garage, to get the complicated rap right.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Be sure to follow me for all your daily puzzle-solving guides, TV show and movie reviews and more here on this blog!
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of movie
Noun
  • Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston, a three-part docudrama hosted by the Loki star that will premiere July 22 on the network at 9/8c and July 23 on Disney+ and Hulu.
    — Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 16 June 2026
  • The docudrama drew large crowds in France last year despite criticism from some secular and Catholic sources.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 June 2026
Definition of docudrama
Noun
  • What started as a cartoon joke has grown into a full social media movement, especially among Gen Z creators looking for a reason to break out the fake cobwebs early.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
  • He is known for larger-than-life sculptures and hard-edge paintings that feature his hybrid cartoon characters.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of cartoon

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“Featurette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/featurette. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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