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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
What To Know The satellite image showed the U.S. carrier that lost the plane making a dramatic turn on April 25.
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Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
The additional charge of kidnapping resulting in death marked a dramatic shift in the case surrounding Ana’s disappearance from her Madrid apartment.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
Investment banks are warning of a potential structural decline in the U.S. dollar , citing risks ranging from dramatic shifts in U.S. trade policy to the potential unwinding of massive foreign investments in American assets.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2025
McIlroy got the job done in a dramatic playoff over Justin Rose after a topsy-turvy final round that featured plenty of ups and downs.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
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Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
The additional charge of kidnapping resulting in death marked a dramatic shift in the case surrounding Ana’s disappearance from her Madrid apartment.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
Investment banks are warning of a potential structural decline in the U.S. dollar , citing risks ranging from dramatic shifts in U.S. trade policy to the potential unwinding of massive foreign investments in American assets.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2025
McIlroy got the job done in a dramatic playoff over Justin Rose after a topsy-turvy final round that featured plenty of ups and downs.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramatic
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Arsenal’s change in tack from corners was immediately noticeable in their 1-1 draw with Brentford.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 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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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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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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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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Pierce and Karimloo embrace their characters’ operatic origins, but transform them into musical comedy icons.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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But for anyone with a taste for operatic violence and fountains of blood as shotgun and assault rifle blasts send bodies flying in slo-mo or dancing like convulsive marionettes, Gareth Evans’ gritty neo-noir will be just the ticket.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 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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Cleetus McFarland, the popular automotive YouTuber whose real name is Garrett Mitchell, finished in an impressive P10 in the ARCA Menards Series at Talladega.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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In Burden, the Bears landed a dynamic pass catcher with impressive run-after-catch ability.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2025
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That was really striking to me because California is very loud and proud about its progressive values, and LA is also very loud and proud about its health and wellness.—
Amy Marturana Winderl,
SELF,
29 Apr. 2025
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This is a great point, recognizing that whatever the new features, the gorgeous thinness and the striking new design, that one element, battery life, continues to be front-and-center for most customers.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Dramatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatic. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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