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as in theater
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
Lexie Brown wants no part of the internet’s latest celebrity relationship drama.
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Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Oklahoma City won Game 3 in Phoenix 121-109 to move to 3-0 in a series that has been bereft of major drama.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
When she was hired in June 2021, Pinder set out to find a way to wipe the cost of tuition for Yale’s MFA art program, as the university’s graduate drama program would do that month through a $150 million donation from David Geffen.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Both OpenAI and Musk’s startup, xAI, are actively pursuing ways to outcompete the other in a contest fueled by personal drama.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2026
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Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Oklahoma City won Game 3 in Phoenix 121-109 to move to 3-0 in a series that has been bereft of major drama.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
When she was hired in June 2021, Pinder set out to find a way to wipe the cost of tuition for Yale’s MFA art program, as the university’s graduate drama program would do that month through a $150 million donation from David Geffen.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Both OpenAI and Musk’s startup, xAI, are actively pursuing ways to outcompete the other in a contest fueled by personal drama.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drama
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Coming from the theater, Frank had an old-school approach to performance and atmosphere, while Eleanor, trained in social work and psychology, had an acute understanding of extreme human behavior in kids and adults.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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From the beginning, RTB has been a place where people come not just to watch theater, but to make it – together.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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That single play — driving through the offensive line, knocking the ball loose, and creating a turnover — became one of the defining moments of the game.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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James has handled the majority of the play-making responsibilities, had eight turnovers in each of the last two games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Maybe the stage in which lucid dreams occur doesn’t involve as many creative leaps.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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The sole non-performer to take the stage for an award was ASCAP’s Elizabeth Matthews, being honored as Executive of the Year, after an introduction from Kim Petras.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Whether this is a new opera or a new musical is open to debate.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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From there, the parody musical went viral.—
Sara Belcher,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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More than anything, Bernard’s significant production at the college level should better position him to make an impact with a QB like Rodgers, who expects precision and professionalism.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The contract modification ensures that the production of the jet engines will remain at the company’s Connecticut locations, according to Larson.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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But a lawsuit settlement stated the Chandlers could not be shown at all in any dramatization of Jackson’s life.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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Reportedly, the Michael Jackson estate became aware of a contract that legally barred the dramatization of the Chandler family and had to scrap parts of the script.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Poorna Jagannathan, whose turn as the formidable crime-boss auntie Lucky has been a fan favorite, will be the lone supporting comedy actress submission.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hulu has set June 8 for the premiere of Alice and Steve, its upcoming comedy series starring Jemaine Clement and Nicola Walker, from Baby Reindeer producer Clerkenwell Films.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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The bottom line Country Club Plaza remains Kansas City’s signature shopping and dining district, offering architecture, culture and entertainment just minutes from World Cup matches.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Sudarma hopes that guests will plan a day and stay, enjoying multiple meals and lots of entertainment, from Asian sports cars to kids’ hip hop dance classes (free).—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Drama.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drama. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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