dramatization
noun
dra·ma·ti·za·tion
ˌdra-mə-tə-ˈzā-shən 
ˌdrä-
1
: the action of dramatizing
2
: a dramatized version (as of a novel)
Examples of dramatization in a Sentence
a dramatization of a true story
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Sophocles’ tragedy is usually described as a dramatization of the irresolvable conflict between obligations to the family and to the state, or to divine law and human law.
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Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Edwards, who is played by Martin Clunes in the 90-minute dramatization, was never arrested or convicted for any crimes in relation to the teenager.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
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
Spielberg has been fascinated by the UFO topic his whole career, with his 1977 classic Close Encounters of the Third Kind still considered by many to be the most compelling dramatization of the subject.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
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Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Edwards, who is played by Martin Clunes in the 90-minute dramatization, was never arrested or convicted for any crimes in relation to the teenager.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
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
Spielberg has been fascinated by the UFO topic his whole career, with his 1977 classic Close Encounters of the Third Kind still considered by many to be the most compelling dramatization of the subject.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dramatization
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“Dramatization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dramatization. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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dramatization
noun
dra·ma·ti·za·tion
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or British dramatisation
: the transformation which in psychoanalytic theory the underlying dream thoughts undergo into dramatic and pictorial form before they can take part in the actual dream
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