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
One of the most interesting additions is a batch of History Channel dramatizations of the lives of American presidents.
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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.
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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.
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Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
The Netflix show, which is a dramatization of the real events, stars Tom Burke as Guy, Steve Coogan as Don, Hayley Squires as Kate, Aml Ameen as Bailey and Jasmine Blackborow as Erin.
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Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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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
The Netflix show, which is a dramatization of the real events, stars Tom Burke as Guy, Steve Coogan as Don, Hayley Squires as Kate, Aml Ameen as Bailey and Jasmine Blackborow as Erin.
—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramatization
Noun
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The drama surrounding the Kennedy Center – beyond the performances staged inside – began after Congress approved $258 million to renovate the building.
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Their drama is already stale, and between Nathan’s touchiness and Joe’s mistreatment of women, their fight over who is a better guy, a better seaman, a better worker, a better boyfriend is disengaging at best and aggravating at worst.
Noun
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In 2022, Renard coached Saudi Arabia, which pulled off one of the greatest World Cup upsets by defeating Argentina in group play.
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There’s a lot of hard work that goes into being a shopping writer, but there’s a lot of play, too.
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“Dramatization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatization. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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