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drama

[drah-muh, dram-uh] / ˈdrɑ mə, ˈdræm ə /
NOUN
theatrical piece; acting
Synonyms
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comedy farce melodrama play production scene show theater tragedy
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Broadway boards climax dramatization dramaturgy footlights showmanship stagecraft theatricals vehicle
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dramatic art histrionic art show business stage show tear-jerker thespian art
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tragedy
WEAK
comedy
NOUN
turmoil in real life
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comedy emotion excitement farce melodrama scene spectacle tension tragedy
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climax crisis dramatics histrionics
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theatrics
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calmness peace tragedy
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comedy

Example Sentences

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Still, it isn’t clear how the drama in private credit will unfold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Eric Tuchman and Yahlin Chang, co-showrunners of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ spoke about the finale of Hulu’s dystopic drama and the show’s parallels to the real world.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

He also starred as Heathcliff in Emerald Fennell's divisive new version of Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights, and got a Golden Globe nomination for TV drama The Narrow Road to the Deep North.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The stars of legendary American crime drama "Charlie's Angels" reunited Monday at Los Angeles' PaleyFest to celebrate 50 years since the show catapulted the trio to fame.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

It’s where you stay late with the drama teacher and do projects.

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins