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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
While one of Mandy Moore's favorite roles is Jamie Sullivan in the romantic drama A Walk to Remember, her husband Taylor Goldsmith apparently has not seen the classic 2002 Nicholas Sparks movie adaptation.
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Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 20 July 2025
From weddings to birthdays and everything in between, long cakes— typically slender sheet cakes that span anywhere from two to six feet or more — are fast becoming the go-to for trend-forward hosts looking to blend drama with functionality.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Humes famously portrayed Gail Leery, the mother of titular character Dawson Leery (played by James Van Der Beek), in the hit teen drama, which aired for six seasons from 1998 to 2003.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 20 July 2025
But the drama spikes when Andy circles back to the infamous gun mention at the bank dinner.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 July 2025
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Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 20 July 2025
From weddings to birthdays and everything in between, long cakes— typically slender sheet cakes that span anywhere from two to six feet or more — are fast becoming the go-to for trend-forward hosts looking to blend drama with functionality.
—Rai Mincey, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Humes famously portrayed Gail Leery, the mother of titular character Dawson Leery (played by James Van Der Beek), in the hit teen drama, which aired for six seasons from 1998 to 2003.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 20 July 2025
But the drama spikes when Andy circles back to the infamous gun mention at the bank dinner.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drama
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Amenities: Free on-site parking, restaurant, rooftop bar, gym, pool and kid’s pool, beach access, dedicated kid’s play area Editor’s tip: Don’t miss the sourdough breads and pastries baked fresh every morning courtesy of the hotel’s new bakery in town, Red Jane.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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That was followed by Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) by Washington D.C., which offers 43 restaurants to choose from, one play area, five breastfeeding stations, and rentable strollers.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is slated to hit theaters on Dec. 5, 2025.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Here are the other movies hitting theaters this weekend.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
25 July 2025
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Stamos is no stranger to musicals at the Hollywood Bowl.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Fifty-five years ago, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice set out to create a musical that asked a central, controversial question about the central figure of Christianity: what if Jesus Christ wasn’t the Son of God, and was just a man trying to make a difference?—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
1 Aug. 2025
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Live, in-store performances and tapings will level up with new equipment and the remodeled stage will feature historic flooring from the original Austin City Limits Studio 6A space, donated by KLRU.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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The grievances are at Level 3, which means the district and education association were unable to come to an agreement at the Level 1 or Level 2 stage.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
28 July 2025
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Regarding over dramatizations, Sonny’s sudden re-introduction to F1 makes for a compelling underdog story and generational clash with his teammate but in reality, nobody gets a seat in real-world F1 without arduously clawing their way up through Formula 2, Formula 3 and other motorsport leagues.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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The result is a vivid, surprisingly varied range of bummers, both domestic and foreign, many of them exquisite in their stoic but not heartless dramatizations of a world out to get you, somehow, with forces of doom snaking through the narratives.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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The state's rainy day fund, which comes from a portion of the state's tax on oil production, is expected to top $28 billion, which would be a record.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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No, there are no bread production facilities in Indiana.—
Hannah Hudnall,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
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Blending comedy, magical realism and emotional depth, the story explores intergenerational trauma, identity and belonging.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
29 July 2025
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Next for Stiller is the pickleball comedy The Dink and next year's Focker In-Law, the fourth installment in the Meet the Parents series.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
29 July 2025
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The tragedy happened just seven days after the couple’s July 19 wedding, according to their online wedding page.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
31 July 2025
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Directed by Carlos Moreno and Claudia Pedraza, the series explores the relationship between two literature students whose shared fascination with violence leads to tragedy.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
31 July 2025
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“Drama.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drama. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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