as in docudrama
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Recent Examples of documentary
Marni Rose McFall, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
The documentary set in wartime Ukraine won the DGA Award last weekend, honoring the work of directors Brendan Bellomo and Slava Leontyev.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025
Sara Merican, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
Elsewhere in the talk with Rachel Marie, McRae was asked to name the Eagles quarterback and where was former Eagles center Jason Kelce’s documentary streaming.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
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Noun
What To Know The Netflix documentary series American Murder: Gabby Petito will include text messages, video footage and excerpts from Petito's personal journals.
—Marni Rose McFall, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
The documentary set in wartime Ukraine won the DGA Award last weekend, honoring the work of directors Brendan Bellomo and Slava Leontyev.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Already making its way around the global pitching circuit, documentary film Mothers in Transit explores the world of cross-border surrogacy, following Taiwanese couples navigating surrogacy in Ukraine and Thailand amid shifting regulations.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
Elsewhere in the talk with Rachel Marie, McRae was asked to name the Eagles quarterback and where was former Eagles center Jason Kelce’s documentary streaming.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for documentary
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His first producing project, in 2018, was The Gate: Dawn of the Baha’i Faith, a docudrama about the founding of his religion.—
Peter Kiefer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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Only after strong reviews and awards chatter around this $8.2 million docudrama — set during the tragic events of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games — did Paramount agree to release the thriller in time for the Oscars.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
19 Dec. 2024
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The filmmaker is already developing several new projects exploring different periods in Chinese history, continuing her interest in finding contemporary answers through historical examination.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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Companies can make immersive replicas of historical sites or cultural experiences, charging fees for virtual tours, education or events.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Elizabeth Olsen doesn’t appreciate Alicia Vikander meddling in her plan to start a family in the trailer for the sci-fi feature The Assessment.—
Ryan Gajewski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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Zoho Books makes a strong case for itself with its affordability and expansive features.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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This initial report will contain factual information gathered during the investigation's first phase but will not specify cause.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Currently, product content often mixes factual information with emotional appeals and brand storytelling.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Brazil’s participation will extend across several of the Marché du Film’s key programs and will include film and documentary work-in-progress showcases, networking events and presentations of new international co-production initiatives.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
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Oberon had too many romances, too many films, too many unfortunate twists of fate to mention them all here.—
Carolyn Kellogg,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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In fact, White teased the possibility of more Greg in a featurette accompanying that season’s finale.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
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Fans are eager to enjoy the magic from home with the digital release on platforms like Prime Video and AppleTV that feature exclusive bonus content, like a sing-along version and behind-the-scenes featurettes.—
Tiffany Acosta,
The Arizona Republic,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Black’s thermal photography shows us, in a literal sense, the rising heat signature of our presence on public lands across the West.—
James Pogue,
Harper's Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
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Styling will be key to making the bohemian aesthetic more romantic and less literal.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Feb. 2025
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No casting decisions have been announced, nor have producers revealed when the next Bond movie will be released.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Which isn’t to say the company wouldn’t release a Bond movie in theaters — keeping Bond exclusive to Prime Video seems very unlikely, though not impossible.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Documentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documentary. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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