1
as in theatric
having the general quality or effect of a stage performance
the basketball player's dramatic announcement of his sudden retirement held everybody spellbound
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2
as in theatrical
given to or marked by attention-getting behavior suggestive of stage acting
oh, don't be so dramatic, and just tell us, without the pregnant pauses, what happened
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as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
a dramatic drop in the temperature overnight
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Recent Examples of dramatic
Think about incorporating brocade brilliance and making florals interesting in a dramatic way.
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Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
But the real draw is the close-ups on slices of pork bubbling and sizzling on hot grills, plus the dramatic pans over bowls of banchan.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 11 May 2025
The plan gets more complicated than that and addresses other issues, but the main point is that the Republican proposal is a dramatic improvement over the current system.
—Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 10 May 2025
Not trying to be dramatic but refuse to have anyone with a problem with me on my records.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 10 May 2025
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Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
But the real draw is the close-ups on slices of pork bubbling and sizzling on hot grills, plus the dramatic pans over bowls of banchan.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 11 May 2025
The plan gets more complicated than that and addresses other issues, but the main point is that the Republican proposal is a dramatic improvement over the current system.
—Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 10 May 2025
Not trying to be dramatic but refuse to have anyone with a problem with me on my records.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 10 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for dramatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramatic
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While Steve Austin's presence at WWE WrestleMania 41 was a highlight for many fans, his entrance wasn't without a minor, yet noticeable, hiccup.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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While all of the men had shaved heads and were wearing cloaks with a mysterious symbol on the back, the group's most noticeable trait was that each and every member had Glasgow smile-type scars carved into their faces.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
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The film will get a theatrical release from A24 on Aug. 22 before arriving on Apple TV+ on Sept. 5.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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Greenwich Entertainment previously secured North American distribution rights in a deal with UTA Independent Film Group, with a theatrical release planned for later this year.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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One of the most prominent counterarguments comes from Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), which suggests that governments issuing their own currency can never run out of money.—
Sanford Mann,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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And as longer-term followers of MLS will know, there used to be a slash in one of America’s most prominent clubs, too.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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North Coast Symphony presents ‘Voices of Spring’ The North Coast Symphony Orchestra presents Voices of Spring, a program of operatic favorites, on Saturday, May 17 at 2:30 p.m. at the San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdelena, Encinitas.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2025
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Not everybody was down with Preminger’s operatic approach (which was very much of its time), though the French New Wave famously embraced it.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
5 May 2025
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In a remarkable political rebound, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals bested Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives after Trump’s tariffs and threats to annex its neighbor changed the fortunes of the governing party, which had been trailing in the polls for years.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Similar to seeing a favorite artist’s concert or your beloved sports team live, Grossman says that attending a rodeo is special due to the fleeting nature of the event—and because of the remarkable athletes.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Just a few days ago, the Golden State Warriors held a commanding 3-1 lead in a first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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The Golden State Warriors travel to the Toyota Center to take on the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs, with the Warriors holding a commanding 3-1 lead and the Rockets looking to extend the series.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Putin has also invited an impressive array of foreign leaders, including Xi Jinping of China and Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, in part to project a personal return to the world stage.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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The styling of these two characters goes a long way toward distinguishing them, but Erivo also does impressive work in establishing their divergent personalities — Amber beaten down by her mother and desperate for approval, Felicity cool and self-assured.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
8 May 2025
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Full sun Soil Type: Well-draining sandy loam Soil pH: Slightly to moderately acidic USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 10-12 While dichondra silver falls is a desert plant in its native environment, it's grown as a striking annual across the South.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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Manchester City, Newcastle, Chelsea, and Nottingham Forest are all within striking distance, and max points here would go a long way in helping Aston Villa's chances.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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“Dramatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatic. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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