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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
Katt’s last acting credit was an episode of the drama series Casual in 2018.
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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2025
Jean Marsh, the Emmy-winning actress and co-creator behind the acclaimed ’70s ITV period drama Upstairs, Downstairs, has died at the age of 90.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2025
For her on-screen work, Marsh won a Primetime Emmy in 1975 in the outstanding lead actress in a drama series category.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 13 Apr. 2025
Born and raised in England, Ramsey developed a love for acting early on, entering a drama group at 3 and then attending performing arts school.
—Makena Gera, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2025
Jean Marsh, the Emmy-winning actress and co-creator behind the acclaimed ’70s ITV period drama Upstairs, Downstairs, has died at the age of 90.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2025
For her on-screen work, Marsh won a Primetime Emmy in 1975 in the outstanding lead actress in a drama series category.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 13 Apr. 2025
Born and raised in England, Ramsey developed a love for acting early on, entering a drama group at 3 and then attending performing arts school.
—Makena Gera, People.com, 14 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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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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Just last night, the couple attended the opening of Smash—a smart musical about the making of a bad one—accompanied by their 15-year-old twins, just old enough to brave the celebrity circus with their parents as chaperones.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
11 Apr. 2025
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Instead, the major drama comes in the form of Ivy’s corruption by her acting coach, as Ivy gradually goes method and becomes as difficult to work with as Marilyn was (one of this musical’s many meta moments).—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 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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The stage is being set for the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance’s milestone 10th anniversary gala.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
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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Good American Family is a dramatization of the Natalia Grace story.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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There are now more than 100 stunt professionals who are currently members of the Academy’s production and technology branch.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
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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Talkback sold to Fremantle (then Pearson Television) and Fincham became CEO of Talkback Thames, which made comedies and the likes of The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent for ITV and long-running police drama The Bill.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
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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These events devastate local communities not just as the tragedy unfolds but in its aftermath.—
Shoshi Parks,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Instagram comment sections are flooded with hearts and flowers; the media memorializes a tragedy.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Drama.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drama. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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