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monodrama

noun

Definition of monodrama

as in tragicomedy

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Recent Examples of monodrama In her performance of Francis Poulenc’s operatic monodrama La Voix Humaine (The Human Voice), Hannigan turned that problem — and many more — into an advantage with a couple of technological aids. — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026 At the end of mountain stages, a delicious monodrama always unfolds. — Thomas Curran, Time, 8 Aug. 2023 The monodrama by Suzie Miller and directed by Justin Martin propels Comer stunningly into the tale of a crackerjack barrister who prides herself on getting offenders off. — Peter Marks, Washington Post, 13 Dec. 2022 Based on a monodrama by Jean Cocteau, the 1959 piece delves into the emotional state of Elle (She), whose lover of five years has left her. — Heidi Waleson, WSJ, 4 Oct. 2021 In its heyday, City Opera was a home for Argento’s richly expressive music, and the upcoming performance will include two of his monodramas. — The New York Times, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2017

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Noun

That’s what appears to be the case with Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem, who first met in 1992 on the set of romantic tragicomedy Jamón Jamón.

— Alessandra De Tommasi, Vanity Fair, 5 July 2026
As opposed to tragedy’s narrative arc of historical fate, tragicomedy unfolds in an infinite present.

— Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026

Definition of tragicomedy

Noun

The final few episodes’ excessive melodrama is easily forgiven when what’s good here — above-average fights, solid jokes, and a game cast — isn’t so easy to forget.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
Colleen Hoover is bringing more romantic melodrama to your streaming movie life.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of melodrama

Noun

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
Part adult-film fever dream, part technicolor psychodrama, these cult favorites have ‘wtf’ written all over them, in the best way possible.

— Arushi Jacob, Variety, 24 June 2026

Definition of psychodrama

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The Breadwinner, a family comedy starring Nate Bargatze and Mandy Moore, is coming to digital streaming this week after the film failed to bring home the bread in theaters.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
The delightful and deceptively deep family mystery comedy stars Hugh Jackman as an English shepherd who is found dead.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of comedy

Noun

The beloved Disney musical follows mysterious nanny Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews), who arrives at the Banks family’s London home to care for siblings Jane (Karen Dotrice) and Michael (Matthew Garber).

— Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
An underrated musical based on a book-length poem about scandalous behavior in early Hollywood is enough of a reason to check out the season-ending show at Playhouse on Park.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026

Definition of musical

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Delivery had been delayed as the city grappled with the tragedy, a small but unforgettable reminder that Atlanta’s celebration had changed overnight.

— Andrea Clement, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
Yellowstone sees the most deaths during the tourist months running from May through October, with July featuring nearly 25 percent of all recorded tragedies.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026

Definition of tragedy

Noun

The novelty of a concrete pier was celebrated in a September 1909 gala opening, with a playlet starring Queen Santa Monica and Rex Neptune.

— Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
The playlets each have from one to three actors in them and are each inspired by, but not about, a different painting.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2024

Definition of playlet

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

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