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as in theatre
the public performance of plays
he has been interested in drama from the first time he ever saw a play
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as in play
a written work in which the story is told through speech and action that is intended to be acted out on stage
wrote a police drama that really captured the speech of cops and criminals
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Recent Examples of drama
Phillipe will guest-star in the medical drama's Thursday episode alongside two other starlets with famous parents: Paris Jackson, daughter of Michael Jackson, and Charlotte Lawrence, daughter of producer Bill Lawrence and actress Christa Miller.
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The result could be a World Cup whose political dramas and symbolisms are more prevalent than at any tournament in recent memory, even the last two in Russia and Qatar, nations that sustained questions over their human rights records.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Soapy medical dramas are a TV mainstay, and Grey’s Anatomy‘s longevity is undeniable.
—Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 3 Apr. 2025
The entire harassment subplot is underdeveloped, taking a back seat to typical medical drama.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The result could be a World Cup whose political dramas and symbolisms are more prevalent than at any tournament in recent memory, even the last two in Russia and Qatar, nations that sustained questions over their human rights records.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Soapy medical dramas are a TV mainstay, and Grey’s Anatomy‘s longevity is undeniable.
—Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 3 Apr. 2025
The entire harassment subplot is underdeveloped, taking a back seat to typical medical drama.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drama
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As part of its spring 2025 runway presentation, Fendi paired two bags in different hues and silhouettes for some intentional contrast play — both gripped in one hand by the models.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Written, performed and co-directed by Crouch, the play tells the story of a father who loses his daughter in a car accident.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, McGovern is set to star in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, which hits theaters in September.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The movie is currently set to hit theaters Oct. 1, 2027.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The original film was also adapted into a musical that opened on Broadway in 2007.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
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Wade Hair directs the musical for the theater, 6900 Aloma Ave.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
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On a Thursday night in late February, friends and fans huddle around the small stage, while Badgley sits in the back holding their four year-old son, who is fast asleep.—
Kate Branch,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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In an interview with Fox Business on Wednesday, Dimon said rising interest rates, sticky inflation, and widening credit spreads are setting the stage for a wave of financial strain among U.S. companies.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Michael Clayton actor plays CBS journalist Edward R. Murrow in a dramatization of the broadcaster's conflict with Senator Joseph McCarthy.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Hulu has released the trailer for Good American Family — the limited series dramatization of the true crime story (allegedly) inspired by the movie Orphan.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
19 Feb. 2025
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Photograph: Output Along with new AR/VR and mixed-reality applications, HDMI 2.2’s advanced bandwidth is designed to enhance commercial technologies like medical imaging, and potentially even next-gen movie, game, and TV production.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
10 Apr. 2025
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President Donald Trump's quest to conduct a resurgence of coal production and utilization in the U.S. is farfetched and unlikely, according to energy experts.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Lorre, a veteran comedy creator, executive producer and writer, will speak as part of the Summit Series at the 46th edition of Banff from June 8 to 11, 2025.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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The comedy special Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your Life will premiere Saturday, April 26 at 10 pm on HBO (and stream on Max).—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Kilmer’s passion for performing was fostered early — during an active, adventurous childhood in Chatsworth, Calif., making homemade films and plays alongside his brothers Mark and Wesley — and also shaped by tragedy.—
Kara Warner,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Room Next Door shares the same theme, allowing director Pedro Almodóvar to address Covid-era tragedy, much as directing team Scott McGehee and David Siegel do in The Friend.—
Armond White,
National Review,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Drama.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drama. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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