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dramatization

noun

ˌdra-mə-tə-ˈzā-shən

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 As for Ryan Murphy's dramatization, executive producer Brad Simpson told USA Today that Love Story sped up and simplified John's involvement with the actress in order to prioritize his relationship with Carolyn. —

Emma Banks, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026 Examples of these storytelling techniques, which are commonly used in both literary fiction and literary nonfiction, include description, scene-setting, dialogue, dramatization, and characterization (to name a few). —

Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Mar. 2026 If the semi-historical dramatization angle of Love Story grabbed you, this should be next in your queue. —

Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026 The Faithful is based on the Bible, and showcases a faithful dramatization of the Book of Genesis as told through the eyes of the courageous and passionate, yet flawed women. —

Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dramatization

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Wide releases include horror film Lee Cronin's the Mummy and Bob Odenkirk in crime thriller Normal, while Anne Hathaway-starring drama Mother Mary gets a limited release.

— Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
Beckham and Peltz are hardly the only high-profile couple to experience wedding drama.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 13 Apr. 2026