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Recent Examples of documentary
Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
Words from a series of letters between Bernstein and Copland shown in the documentary suggest Bernstein's admiration for Copland may have been more than artistic.
—Jeremy Helligar, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Stephanie Bai, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2026
The Sons of Sam is a documentary series about obsession.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Jane has also stopped working at Trader Joe’s to focus solely on the documentary.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
Words from a series of letters between Bernstein and Copland shown in the documentary suggest Bernstein's admiration for Copland may have been more than artistic.
—Jeremy Helligar, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
According to our writers and editors, these are some of the best ones—seven documentaries that even the most documentary-averse can enjoy.
—Stephanie Bai, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2026
The Sons of Sam is a documentary series about obsession.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for documentary
Noun
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Yet the docudrama delivers several of the Broadway season’s most striking scenes all the same.—
Thomas Floyd,
Washington Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Voice of Hind Rajab Kaouther Ben Hania’s heart-wrenching docudrama is a marvel—a meticulous retelling of the true story of Hind Rajab, the six-year-old Palestinian girl who was trapped inside a car under fire in northern Gaza in January of 2024.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Thousands of photographs and historical documents are stored in archives and the collections section of the museum houses an assortment of memorabilia.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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All three writers turned loving, humorous, piercing gazes on a particular place, exploring, through cycles of plays, the rich humanity and the grave historical wounds of its inhabitants.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, Annecy’s official selection, which is dedicated to new releases, includes no fewer than 44 feature films this year, with 14 French films and 26 countries represented in the selection.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Yet neither approach had any factual basis, and any success either group had was likely due to the placebo effect—merely giving a patient special attention and the hope of a cure can be healing in itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some complaints derive from the film brushing aside many of the late King of Pop’s controversies, while others criticize the factual problems of Michael’s life and career, including missing family members.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
27 Apr. 2026
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The film also reckons with the explosion of artificial intelligence and the technology's impact on journalism, which has become a frequent topic of conversation for Tucci and wife Felicity, the actor recently told USA TODAY.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The pair was accompanied by another friend and Zuklic’s wife, who was decked out in a nun costume to pay her own homage to the film.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Pee-Wee as Himself, the 2025 Emmy award winner for best documentary or nonfictional special, is also among the nominees.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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That delirious excess befits the essence of Lapid’s method, which is a fusion of fiction with indigestibly and irreducibly nonfictional elements.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Purchased Copies Of ‘Wuthering Heights Come With Bonus Features Consumers who purchase Wuthering Heights on digital will have access to a commentary track by Emerald Fennell, as well as production featurettes.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The film will feature an exclusive making-of featurette offering a glimpse behind the curtain.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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London is the capital of pristine facades, often painted in wedding-cake shades of cream or ivory; the city’s dominant aesthetic is a literal whitewash.—
Mark O’Connell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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The literal translation of the song is a love song.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Documentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/documentary. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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