1
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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3
as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
a dramatic drop in the temperature overnight
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Recent Examples of dramatic
And tourists flocked to Achill Island and Inis Mór in Ireland after the 2022 movie Banshees of Inisherin so beautifully captured the country’s dramatic coastal landscapes.
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Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026
The dramatic expansion of Opus Dei worldwide affords it, however, far broader relevance.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Electing Abughazaleh would have represented not only a progressive vote in Congress but a dramatic change in the district.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Mehl explains that these interruptions rarely appear as a single dramatic problem.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
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Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026
The dramatic expansion of Opus Dei worldwide affords it, however, far broader relevance.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Electing Abughazaleh would have represented not only a progressive vote in Congress but a dramatic change in the district.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Mehl explains that these interruptions rarely appear as a single dramatic problem.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dramatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramatic
Adjective
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Lamps and fittings in bedrooms can easily be dimmed using an iPad, creating more theatrical mood settings than a stage lighting console.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The dress has a mermaid silhouette and straight strapless neckline, which allowed for a theatrical play of volume and dramatic texture.—
Pamela Vázquez,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The brush consistently delivers the right amount of product, creating noticeable length and definition that make my eyes pop.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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In his second game back after February hamate bone surgery, the switch-hitting shortstop took swings from both sides of the plate with no noticeable pain.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Movies are permeated with operatic tropes.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Mar. 2026
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But the Labèque sisters will be at Walt Disney Concert Hall at the end of the month with a two-piano program based on Glass’ operatic Cocteau trilogy.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Scribbles, doodles, crayon marks and stickers — evoking Lisa Frank and anime cartoons — have begun appearing on prominent Gen Z contemporary fiction covers.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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The letter’s signatories included Amy Eilberg, the first woman to be ordained by the Conservative movement; Irving Greenberg, the the prominent Modern Orthodox rabbi, and David Wolpe, the rabbi emeritus of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The accomplishment of the Pidden brothers demonstrates how creativity, persistence, and technical knowledge can lead to remarkable achievements.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Below, discover the standout pieces editors are hoping to find and secure your tickets to the Vogue Vintage Market to shop even more remarkable vintage via eBay.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There’s something new at work — a cultural hairpin turn — in the way that Apple is made out to be a figure of commanding but toxic damage.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Republicans have a less commanding lead, 52-44, among Catholics.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Anderson’s collection was indebted to Galliano, with references to his past designs and the incorporation of cyclamen—of the kind Galliano presented to the younger couturier at their first meeting—across many pieces, as well as the impressive Musée Rodin set.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2026
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What followed has been an impressive run for the program, which began in 2005 under current West Aurora athletic director Jason Buckley and had six winning seasons in his seven years.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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The documentary’s most striking subject is Daniella Weiss, an Israeli politician who founded Nachala, a settler and far-right organization.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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Lit by street lights, the image features a striking man in a cowboy hat blowing bubblegum with a loose belt buckle.—
Sammy Loren,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Dramatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatic. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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