1
as in theatric
having the general quality or effect of a stage performance
the basketball player's dramatic announcement of his sudden retirement held everybody spellbound
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2
as in theatrical
given to or marked by attention-getting behavior suggestive of stage acting
oh, don't be so dramatic, and just tell us, without the pregnant pauses, what happened
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3
as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
a dramatic drop in the temperature overnight
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Recent Examples of dramatic
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Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 27 June 2025
Thompson believes the magic lies in the dramatic difference in physical appearance and maturity levels between campers and counselors, but the relatively small gap in their ages.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 27 June 2025
The rescue received international attention after cameras on the car of one of the good Samaritans captured the dramatic events along Interstate 94 near Snelling Avenue.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 27 June 2025
The off-the-shoulder dress featured a shimmering aubergine tone, with dramatic, black flame-like patterning extending from the waist of the dress to the loose bodice and long sleeves.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
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Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 27 June 2025
Thompson believes the magic lies in the dramatic difference in physical appearance and maturity levels between campers and counselors, but the relatively small gap in their ages.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 27 June 2025
The rescue received international attention after cameras on the car of one of the good Samaritans captured the dramatic events along Interstate 94 near Snelling Avenue.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 27 June 2025
The off-the-shoulder dress featured a shimmering aubergine tone, with dramatic, black flame-like patterning extending from the waist of the dress to the loose bodice and long sleeves.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramatic
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Similar parents commenting on Diwa's post said the switch made a noticeable difference in their own homes, with several sharing anecdotes of improved moods and calmer transitions to offscreen activities.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Whereas androgenetic alopecia is characterized by the shrinking of hair follicles, which leads to thin, barely noticeable hair, the key indicators of CCCA are inflammation and damage to the follicles.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Allure,
24 June 2025
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An overwhelming majority of them, 81%, also want an exclusive theatrical window on new releases lasting at least six weeks, while 77% believe that day-and-date streaming releases have a negative impact on the theatrical model.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
22 June 2025
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His remarks were read at the theatrical performance of Proyecto Ugaz.—
Amalia Huot-Marchand,
The Hill,
21 June 2025
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The recent endorsement of Sliwa by prominent Jewish leader Dov Hikind has only solidified their certainty that the Orthodox voting bloc will put him over the top.—
Ken Frydman,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2025
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Julie Mehretu, one of the most prominent contemporary artists in the world.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Italian operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti and Canadian rocker Bryan Adams played the venue too.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2025
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With Burton's departure, however, what had been a filmed graphic novel returned to comic-book clashes; Joel Schumacher traded operatic style for sitcom puns well suited to casual video viewing.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
15 June 2025
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Certainly, there are plenty of big, long-time online creators who are producing good-quality content at remarkable velocity.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Best of all is Belden House’s location right in town, steps away from the center and its remarkable history.—
Marcia DeSanctis,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2025
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Despite its commanding presence, the Navigator doesn’t drive like a tank.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
17 June 2025
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The 1794 doesn’t have what was expected, a commanding road presence.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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Bailey flashed a sweet jumper and impressive athleticism but struggled with his shot selection and had more turnovers than assists.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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Amazon’s stock has already delivered impressive gains, rising over 150% from $85 levels in early 2023 to around $210 now.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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In some photos, Lauren could be seen sporting a wedding ring, sans her striking engagement ring.—
Janelle Ash , Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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Fans backed Asuka during a striking battle, which ended with a stiff backhand from Asuka punctuated by a Codebreaker.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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“Dramatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatic. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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