1
a
literature
: a composition (see composition sense 5a) in verse or prose intended to portray life or character or to tell a story usually involving conflicts and emotions through action and dialogue and typically designed for theatrical performance : play compare closet drama
b
: a movie or television production with characteristics (such as conflict) of a serious play
broadly
: a play, movie, or television production with a serious tone or subject
a police drama
2
literature
: dramatic art, literature, or affairs
English drama
3
a
: a state, situation, or series of events involving interesting or intense conflict of forces
the drama of the past week
dealing with some family drama
b
: dramatic state, effect, or quality
the drama of the courtroom proceedings
Synonyms
Examples of drama in a Sentence
He is reading an ancient Greek drama.
I prefer drama to comedy.
His interest in drama began at a very young age.
She studied drama in college.
the dramas of teenage life
She watched the drama unfold as they began screaming at each other.
a competition full of drama
the drama of the courtroom proceedings
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More divisional drama awaits on Thursday, Dec. 12 when the Los Angeles Rams come to Levi’s Stadium, with the regular-season finale Jan. 5 or 6 in Arizona.
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Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Simply by virtue of being an HBO drama with good viewership numbers, The Penguin is at least going to be in the awards conversation.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Her directorial debut, the true-crime drama Woman of the Hour, debuted on Netflix in October, a proud moment for the star, who also has a lead role in the film.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Simply by virtue of being an HBO drama with good viewership numbers, The Penguin is at least going to be in the awards conversation.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Her directorial debut, the true-crime drama Woman of the Hour, debuted on Netflix in October, a proud moment for the star, who also has a lead role in the film.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
More recently, the indie has been producing Apple TV+’s Emmy-winning drama Slow Horses; Netflix’s Heartstopper; Sweetpea, which launched recently on Sky in the UK and Starz in the U.S.; and One Life Coming up next year is Netflix drama Apple Cider Vinegar.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Drama.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drama. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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1
a
: a written work that tells a story through action and speech and is meant to be acted on a stage : play
b
: a play, movie, or television production with a serious tone or subject
2
: dramatic art, literature, or affairs
3
a
: an exciting event or series of events
the drama of the basketball playoffs
b
: dramatic effect or quality
used colored lighting for drama
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