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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3
as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
a dramatic drop in the temperature overnight
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Recent Examples of dramatic
Smartphones are surprisingly good at capturing sunrises, sunsets, and dramatic skies.
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Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The Seattle Storm clinched the WNBA’s final playoff spot last night thanks to a dramatic comeback.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
There are no regulatory approvals required, noted in a Q&A touching on the dramatic turnaround at Warner.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Glow-Up Glow-up is teen slang for a dramatic improvement in one's appearance.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 10 Sep. 2025
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Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The Seattle Storm clinched the WNBA’s final playoff spot last night thanks to a dramatic comeback.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
There are no regulatory approvals required, noted in a Q&A touching on the dramatic turnaround at Warner.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Glow-Up Glow-up is teen slang for a dramatic improvement in one's appearance.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dramatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramatic
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After a noticeable drop in school attendance due to SEPTA cuts in the first week of the new school year, the city directed a portion of its $135 million transit subsidy to restore bus and trolley service on routes that are heavily used by students.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The ears of a young ram are more noticeable than those of an old ram, whose ears are largely concealed by the massive horns.—
Tim Kelly,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
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Up until that point, Oscar gowns had often been the purview of costume departments and more theatrical designers (save an occasional visit by a Givenchy).—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Zhou’s theatrical vision explores humor, sensuality, and existential themes, resulting in garments that blur the boundaries of fashion, sculpture, and spectacle.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 Sep. 2025
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Kirk, a prominent voice in culture wars on college campuses, hosts a daily radio show and podcast, The Charlie Kirk Show, which ranks among the top 10 on Apple News’ list of top podcasts and has a strong Gen Z fan base.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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On Tuesday night, the Nepali army deployed troops to restore order after prominent government buildings were set on fire, politicians were attacked and violent clashes erupted between protesters and government forces.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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Unbelievable violence happens to both a little girl and operatic supergroup The Three Tenors.—
William Earl,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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Dido’s wonderfully operatic dying curse on her former lover foreshadows the future wars between her people and the descendants of the treacherous Trojans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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The zoo said parthenogenesis has only been documented in a handful of reptile species worldwide, making this birth even more remarkable.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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And yet in restructuring Patagonia to ensure that its profits are used to protect wild lands, Chouinard accomplished something remarkable, turning a for-profit corporation with $1 billion in annual sales into one of the biggest environmental philanthropies in the country.—
David Gelles,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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For cruising around town while keeping tabs on the surrounding potholes, traffic and pedestrians, however, many cyclists prefer the more commanding, upright, back-friendly stance offered by a flat handlebar.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
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As one of the world’s largest tech giants, Google’s position in the space is a commanding one, though competition from the likes of Meta, OpenAI and others is fierce.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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Yet last week’s warning from Jet2, a business respected for its cost control and excellent customer service, has served as a reminder that, for all the impressive growth of recent years, this remains a volatile and sometimes unpredictable sector.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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This ambitious tour spans multiple continents, covering several countries and cities with an impressive run of dates.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
10 Sep. 2025
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In the most striking example, DOGE instructed Dudek to cancel two contracts that the SSA had with the state of Maine, according to Dudek and other SSA officials.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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With Saturn nearing its brightest, biggest and best for 2025, expect a striking pairing in the east that will be worth getting outside for.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Dramatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatic. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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