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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
Talk a little bit about the drama of that, how that works behind the scenes.
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ABC News, 27 Apr. 2025
Although Jacob Elordi and Daisy Edgar-Jones lead the upcoming romantic drama On Swift Horses, don’t expect the typical sparks between the pair.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2025
School drama created by Christoffer V. Ebbesen about friendship, bullying and search for identity.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 26 Apr. 2025
Nicole Scherzinger Scherzinger brought high-impact drama to the red carpet.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2025
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ABC News, 27 Apr. 2025
Although Jacob Elordi and Daisy Edgar-Jones lead the upcoming romantic drama On Swift Horses, don’t expect the typical sparks between the pair.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 Apr. 2025
School drama created by Christoffer V. Ebbesen about friendship, bullying and search for identity.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 26 Apr. 2025
Nicole Scherzinger Scherzinger brought high-impact drama to the red carpet.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for drama
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drama
Noun
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Nathan MacKinnon got the play started with an outlet pass to Samuel Girard.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
22 Apr. 2025
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First-base umpire Jordan Baker originally ruled Riley out on the bang-bang play, but the Braves challenged, and the call was overturned.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In February, Becoming Led Zeppelin — featuring the classic rock group’s members Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and John Bonham — was released in IMAX before playing in limited release in theaters.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Star Wars: Starfighter is slated to hit theaters on May 28, 2027, according to the official teaser trailer.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Stephen Sondheim might have enjoyed the challenge of creating a musical from such an outlandish premise.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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There’s probably a lot of coffee, as well as a starry-eyed love of stage performance, especially classic musicals and dance.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
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This practice can open up the late larval stage or pupae to predators or weather to kill them.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2025
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Right after taping the April 21 episode, the judges stepped out of the sound stage to give USA TODAY insight into what those precious few minutes of negotiation were like.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
23 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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Good American Family is a dramatization of the Natalia Grace story.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The state government collects significant taxes and royalties on oil production.—
Brett Watson,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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Some teams, though, might be turned off by the lack of production (just 4½ sacks in three seasons).—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Examples include Africa United, a comedy about young Rwandan soccer players; The Trial of Jeff David, a true crime podcast detailing the lives of former slaves falsely accused of murder in the 1800s; and Black Enuf, a cartoon about LGBT hip-hop lovers.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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Glickman knew that a successful relaunch required one essential ingredient — the involvement of Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans and Keenen Ivory Wayans, the siblings who gave those popular comedies their subversive spark.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2025
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Holland was attempting a routine landing when the tragedy occurred, and was not performing any stunts, Boggs said.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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While King's career has been fruitful, she's also experienced tragedy in her personal life.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Drama.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drama. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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