DRAMATIS PERSONAE Synonyms: 6 Similar Words

dramatis personae

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Definition of dramatis personae

as in ensemble

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Recent Examples of dramatis personae Even in the third-person narration of Call of the Wild the dramatis personae of eccentric, infighting dogs overshadows the flat and peripheral human characters until Thornton appears. — Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026 The similarities are deep, and come from a passage describing the book’s colorful dramatis personae. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 1 Apr. 2026 Courtney Cox’s Gale Weathers is among other Scream dramatis personae are back for part seven. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2026 Nevertheless, the documentary footage also has a polished sheen to it, minimizing the separation between fact and fiction in a way that feels respectful of the subjects, putting them on the same level as the dramatis personae. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019

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Maximilian Davis’ latest ready-to-wear collection for Ferragamo hit the runway during Milan Fashion Week last month, with a number of belted ensembles on display, including look 40, worn by Dion on Friday.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Most recently, Wallace led the ensemble of the Amazon limited series The House of the Spirits, produced by FilmNation, Fabula and Eva Longoria, based on Isabel Allende’s novel.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of ensemble

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Erivo introduced Groff and Tate, then revealed that Minogue, who was seated in the audience, would be joining the cast.

— Pat Saperstein, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Viewers will have the opportunity to rent the original costumes worn on screen by Miller and other cast members.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

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Granterre, one of Italy’s largest dairy groups, is technically a stock company but owned by cooperatives of milk and cheese producers.

— Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
The business reorganization to a stock company from a mutual company will allow CompSource to raise money to expand its insurance business inside Oklahoma and across the country.

— Paul Monies, Oklahoma Watch, 9 Mar. 2026

Definition of stock company

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