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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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.
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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.
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“Dramatization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatization. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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