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 film will feature an exclusive making-of featurette offering a glimpse behind the curtain. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026 In the featurette, Springsteen, 76, recalls watching the movie with one of sisters for the first time. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025 Watch the Ice Spice SpongeBob Movie featurette below. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 17 Nov. 2025 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
  • Styler would break into fiction feature directing in 2018 with Freak Show, an adaptation of James St James’ best-selling novel, starring Bette Midler and Alex Lawther, before returning to documentary in 2023 with Posso Entrare?
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026
  • They were chosen by juries presided over by Sam Pollard (official competition), Amir El-Masry (first feature competition), Sandhya Suri (documentary competition), and Helen Simmons (short film competition).
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of documentary
Noun
  • Another key feature are the balconies overlooking the gently flowing Shirakawa River.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The car has a gorgeous flowing design, but as with other supercars in the seven-figure segment, a head-turning exterior is far from its most breathtaking feature.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of feature
Noun
  • In the age of artificial intelligence, the film has become a symbol of human craft and ingenuity.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The film will be produced by Talia Kleinhendler and Osnat Handelsman Keren of Pie Films (The Lost Daughter, The Kindergarten Teacher), alongside Francesca Cualbu (Maria) of Italian production company The Apartment.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of film
Noun
  • Katey Lee Carson writes and directs and, along with producing partner Rickie-Lee Roberts, channeled experience in the business into the short.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Returning from the short are cinematographer Sade Ndya and composer Evan Wright.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of short
Noun
  • Netflix’s big Hollywood movie release for November is Peter Berg’s The Mosquito Bowl, which debuts on a big day for football on the streamer.
    — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The Regal Irvine Spectrum counts $5K, by far the movie’s top grossing location.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of movie
Noun
  • The Landman actor is hosting a three-part docudrama about the Mayflower for the streamer.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The audience gave a festival-best 22-minute standing ovation to the ticking-clock docudrama about efforts to save a 5-year-old Palestinian girl killed by the IDF.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of docudrama
Noun
  • From 1914 to 1916, satirical cartoons offered a distinctive form of storytelling in Women’s Wear.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The cartoon was an instant hit, and in 1955, Lilli was immortalized in plastic.
    — Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of cartoon

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“Featurette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/featurette. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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