dramatis personae
Example Sentences
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With a few minor and necessary exceptions dictated by the dramatis personae in certain scenes, Mr. Tucker primarily confines himself to the role of Iago while Mr. Quinn plays Othello.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
In one respect, the dramatis personae in Kananaskis helps.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2025
The war that ensues between her and the rest of the dramatis personae might then have given the second act higher and sharper stakes.
From New York Times • Feb. 20, 2023
The dramatis personae of the novel are listed at the start, with shorthand descriptions normally reserved for plays.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2022
In the case of marrying, the dramatis personae include the person being married and the person doing the marrying.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
