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as in theatrical
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 exaggerated
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 pair strike a final, dramatic pose before the director fully rejects their bonus scene proposal.
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Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
The actress paired the shoes with a neon yellow Mugler dress with a sculptural design and dramatic ruching at the waist and a classy mid-length skirt.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
The hospital has seen a dramatic jump in deliveries after a neighboring hospital shuttered its labor and delivery unit last year.
—Natalie Krebs, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
Praia da Cacimba do Padre Framed by the dramatic twin peaks of Dois Irmãos (the Two Brothers), Cacimba do Padre is known for its powerful surf usually from December to March.
—Carla Vianna, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
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Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
The actress paired the shoes with a neon yellow Mugler dress with a sculptural design and dramatic ruching at the waist and a classy mid-length skirt.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
The hospital has seen a dramatic jump in deliveries after a neighboring hospital shuttered its labor and delivery unit last year.
—Natalie Krebs, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
Praia da Cacimba do Padre Framed by the dramatic twin peaks of Dois Irmãos (the Two Brothers), Cacimba do Padre is known for its powerful surf usually from December to March.
—Carla Vianna, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramatic
Adjective
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The Duffer Brothers set the record straight on the Stranger Things theatrical release.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Crosswalk intends to release five to six titles annually alongside Bleecker’s traditional theatrical releases.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Bush Hager's most noticeable symptoms include mood swings and trouble sleeping.—
Alex Ross,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Despite their absence from television, fans have observed that both Kassidy and Quen have been working on their physiques, showing noticeable changes.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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The album is so operatic and orchestral.—
Dan Rys,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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Dance is the divinity these artists find to vivify them, taking inspiration from the Berlin techno club Berghain—this single’s namesake—and lifting it to operatic, sacred heights.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
1 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The team settled for adding TE Josh Whyle and defensive lineman Arron Mosby from the practice squad to the active roster, but Green Bay is apparently in on one prominent free-agent defensive back as well.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Several prominent business leaders have already voiced cautious optimism, seeing in Mamdani a chance to reset the relationship between City Hall and commerce.—
Sally Susman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The questions surrounding the Mississippi crash and the mystery of why the animals were traveling through the South are remarkable, animal advocates say.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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But at the New York City Marathon in 2025, Truwit finished another marathon, completing the most remarkable comeback from a devastating physical and psychological trauma.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The World Series continues with Game 6 as the Dodgers look to take a commanding 3-1 lead.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Taylor opted to go sans top beneath the jacket, heightening the commanding sensual style.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Brazil is set to introduce an ambitious and innovative new system for financing forest protection (more on that below) and Lula comes into COP30 with an impressive record of successful forest protection.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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From the facade crafted from hinoki wood, a rare cypress that’s often reserved for Japanese temples and shrines, to impressive cultural programming and exhibitions, there’s always something worth seeing.—
Jade Moyano,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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On screen, Lawrence and Pattinson hurl nonstop insults at each other in loud bursts of verbal warfare, a striking contrast to the duo’s quieter working relationship.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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For Angela Bassett, wearing a striking chartreuse Gucci gown — and who later took the stage to introduce Coogler — her most transformative experience in film or art was one that hit close to home.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Dramatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatic. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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