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drama

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

Example Sentences

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The recent fourth season of “Mormon Wives” revisits the crossover, with some of the women’s spouses partaking in their own “Villa” getaway that fuels more drama, including between Mortensen and Paul.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Beyond the drama, the hope in boxing circles is that both men can secure one final payday, emerge unscathed, and move on to enjoy the rewards of their careers.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Even when the filming stops, the drama continues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Catch up: The post-apocalyptic drama “Paradise” just ended its second season with another wild twist that should leave viewers eager for the third and final season next year.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Today it was that the drama club and choir were holding auditions for Once on This Island.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.