Thesaurus results for DRAMAS

dramas

noun

plural of drama

as in plays

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 dramas One thing goes wrong, then another, then another, all while some pretty serious personal dramas play out in the background. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026 ReelShort has struck a deal with Indonesian streaming platform Vidio to bring hundreds of microdramas to local audiences, as well as co-produce new short dramas with Indonesian production houses. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 The company recently detailed plans to move into K-dramas and game publishing through its subsidiary WebsCreative, including agreements around two unannounced, fully cast K-drama projects with major Korean broadcasters. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 Short dramas are unlikely to push out incumbent entertainment formats, according to Sensor Tower’s Shah. — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026 Mensah’s messy departure from Duke became one of the portal’s great dramas, including a lawsuit over his NIL agreement before a settlement cleared his path to Coral Gables. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026 But as more money and bigger names entered, competition grew fiercer, pushing a drive to export the dramas overseas for more revenue — and use whatever means available to cut costs. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026 The Glass Menagerie Arguably the most personal of Tennessee Williams’ dramas, The Glass Menagerie is also his first major work. — Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026 Young adult dramas appear to have millions of us hooked right now. — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026

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The three goals Chelsea conceded came from set-piece plays — the first being triggered by a home corner that Brighton successfully countered.

— Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
The Green Bay Packers quarterback called plays during the second half of the team's preseason finale.

— Jim Reineking, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of plays

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The school commissions Broadway writers to pen musicals for students each year and recently has added in a new summer musical, where commercial producers can workshop and develop shows.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
Founded in 2007 by Gary and Erin Lewis, the company produces stage musicals year-round, as well as musical readings and youth drama education programs.

— Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026

Definition of musicals

Noun

The show has proven to be one of the most popular and enduring comedies of its time, winning 16 Emmy Awards throughout its run out of more than 100 nominations.

— Joe Otterson, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Arnaz, who also was an executive producer, and the I Love Lucy production team pioneered the use of the three-camera filming format before a live studio audience, setting a production standard that continues to influence television comedies today.

— Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of comedies

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With each new season, there has been backlash to creative choices made in the dramatizations of these true crime stories.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026
Today, the public largely remembers Holmes through magazine covers, courtroom sketches, documentaries, and television dramatizations.

— Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of dramatizations

Noun

Her international exhibitions attracted huge crowds and her works often sold for more than $1 million.

— Kaori Kaneko, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Other highlights include the 50th anniversary of Anacostia Park’s beloved roller skating pavilion; fairs dedicated to works by female artists; and international festivals with food, music and dancing.

— Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026

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