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
The role, a dramatic turn for Johnson, had early awards season buzz until audiences snubbed the film.
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Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
The dramatic imagery memorializes the successful sendoff for Starship V2, which now cedes the spotlight to its even bigger successors.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Changes in leadership, markets, or operations—even when dramatic—rarely necessitate wholesale form or structure change.
—Brené Brown, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Italy sealed a dramatic 5-4 win in Debrecen when these teams collided last month, and Gennaro Gattuso’s men have a healthy advantage in goal difference with only three games left in the group phase.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
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Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
The dramatic imagery memorializes the successful sendoff for Starship V2, which now cedes the spotlight to its even bigger successors.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Changes in leadership, markets, or operations—even when dramatic—rarely necessitate wholesale form or structure change.
—Brené Brown, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Italy sealed a dramatic 5-4 win in Debrecen when these teams collided last month, and Gennaro Gattuso’s men have a healthy advantage in goal difference with only three games left in the group phase.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramatic
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Private aviation also saw a noticeable bump there in 2022 as a result of wealthy buyers looking to avoid public transportation.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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Aldi's Thanksgiving meal bundle this year feeds ten people for just $40, a noticeable markdown from last year's deal.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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And Netflix doesn’t do theatrical releases.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2025
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Designed with an amalgamation of pure engineering and engineered for theatrical performance, the bridge literally breathes fire and water.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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In the first few months that initiative has closed down two homeless camps, including a prominent one in Fountain Square, and housed 30 people living in them, according to project leaders.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
15 Oct. 2025
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The series traces what was going on with the prominent Murdaugh family in the years before Alex was convicted of shooting and killing Maggie and Paul on their family farm in 2021 and found guilty of two counts of possession of a weapon during commission of a violent crime.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
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Italian operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti and Canadian rocker Bryan Adams played the venue, too.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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This musical blends gospel and Motown with operatic stylings to illuminate the changing times of the Civil Rights era while examining social and familial issues still prevalent today.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on hometown harvests, top tales and remarkable marathon runs.—
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FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Milwaukee Brewers' remarkable postseason run has delivered substantial dividends at the ticket window, concession stands and for the region's economy.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Instead, Reeves became Estragon, the more simplistic and long-suffering of the duo, while Winter tackled Vladimir, the more commanding and verbose character.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Since the late 90s, Jungen has forged a name for himself internationally through his commanding sculptural practice.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
29 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps the most impressive part of his scouting report is his intangibles.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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With more time, detour west for a half-day into tiny Siloam Springs, home to a postcard-charming downtown and impressive kayak park (open year-round; just check the website for current river conditions).—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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Condon wanted to evoke a similar surprise by having Lopez's Ingrid Luna/Aurora go the same striking shade of blonde.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
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Buildings such as the Paramount Ballroom, the French-Renaissance style Wukang Mansion and the Peace Hotel by the Bund are among the most striking examples of the period.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Dramatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatic. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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