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also theatric
1
as in dramatic
given to or marked by attention-getting behavior suggestive of stage acting
after stepping out of their hired limousine, the prom couple made a theatrical entrance in their evening clothes
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2
as in operatic
having the general quality or effect of a stage performance
in a very theatrical voice the actress announced to the gathering that she did not sign autographs
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Recent Examples of theatrical
The deal includes rights for theatrical, home video, TV, and digital.
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Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
Worse still, theatrical ticket revenue for Korean films that year plummeted 39 percent.
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Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
The film, which was expected to start with closer to $50 million domestically, stands to lose anywhere between $100 million and $120 million in its theatrical run, Variety reported.
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Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
And as the 2023 dual writers’ and actors’ strikes thinned out theatrical lineups, that aversion to uncertainty became a push for reliable and profitable hits.
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Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for theatrical
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
Worse still, theatrical ticket revenue for Korean films that year plummeted 39 percent.
—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
The film, which was expected to start with closer to $50 million domestically, stands to lose anywhere between $100 million and $120 million in its theatrical run, Variety reported.
—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
And as the 2023 dual writers’ and actors’ strikes thinned out theatrical lineups, that aversion to uncertainty became a push for reliable and profitable hits.
—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for theatrical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for theatrical
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After so many dramatic and 11th-hour wins in the Round of 32, the World Cup's Round of 16 has much to live up to.
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Such has been such a dramatic overhaul in the conference that the Heat at one moment can be viewed as contenders for the NBA Finals and at another the perception quite reasonably can be … right back in the play-in pool.
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The album covers hardstyle, new age pop, and operatic folk at a sometimes startling pace, capturing the chaos and ecstasy of one of the most physically and emotionally transformative experiences the human body can endure.
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Equally impressive are its songs, including one that’s movingly operatic.
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Contreras, meanwhile, entered Tuesday's game after an emotional stretch.
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Humanitarian workers say the emotional toll is becoming increasingly visible inside temporary shelters.
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“Theatrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theatrical. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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