Definition of dramatizationnext
as in drama
a written work in which the story is told through speech and action that is intended to be acted out on stage a dramatization of a true story

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Recent Examples of dramatization Ash Koosha in a director’s statement said the fictional dramatization of a January 2026 massacre of Iranian civilians by Iranian regime forces could not have been made without AI tools. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026 One of the most interesting additions is a batch of History Channel dramatizations of the lives of American presidents. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026 Perhaps audiences aren’t ready to confront it yet, much like the Covid-19 pandemic that remains without a significant dramatization. David Faris, TheWeek, 14 May 2026 According to Variety, the clause prevented any depictions or mentions of Chandler in any dramatization of Jackson’s life. Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for dramatization
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Noun
  • The World Cup knockout rounds have begun and there has been no shortage of drama!
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • All that intense drama unfolded after Balogun’s ejection, which came upon a replay review (Video Assistant Referee).
    Cam Inman, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • The 16-man team will be coached by Lakers assistant coach Ty Abbott and begin summer league play Friday against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • With group play coming to a close and the Round of 32 approaching, the competition is heating up as teams look to punch their tickets to the knockout round in hopes of hoisting the FIFA World Cup Trophy at the final on Sunday, July 19.
    Jaclyn Hendricks, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

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“Dramatization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatization. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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