dramatize
verb
dra·ma·tize
ˈdra-mə-ˌtīz 
ˈdrä-
ˈdrä-
dramatized; dramatizing
1
: to adapt (something, such as a novel) for theatrical presentation
2
: to present or represent in a dramatic manner
Examples of dramatize in a Sentence
The movie dramatizes her early life.
The book is dramatized in a new play.
I know I tend to dramatize things but it really was awful.
She cited a series of statistics to dramatize the seriousness of the problem.
This tragedy dramatizes the need for improvements in highway safety.
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In a January 2025 report from Puck, which cited multiple sources, the settlement reportedly states that the Chandlers are not to be mentioned or dramatized in any film about Michael.
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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Lionsgate had to break up Michael into two parts, not only because of the original cut’s 3 1/2 hour length, but also because footage was shot centering around one of Jackson’s accusers; their settlement with the singer’s estate guaranteed they’d never be dramatized.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
And to dramatize how easily the past repeats itself.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
Zhao Linshan’s film, which dramatizes the atrocities of Japan’s Unit 731 during World War II, stars Jiang Wu, Wang Zhiwen and Li Naiwen.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Lionsgate had to break up Michael into two parts, not only because of the original cut’s 3 1/2 hour length, but also because footage was shot centering around one of Jackson’s accusers; their settlement with the singer’s estate guaranteed they’d never be dramatized.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
And to dramatize how easily the past repeats itself.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
Zhao Linshan’s film, which dramatizes the atrocities of Japan’s Unit 731 during World War II, stars Jiang Wu, Wang Zhiwen and Li Naiwen.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
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“Dramatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dramatize. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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