as in drama
a written work in which the story is told through speech and action that is intended to be acted out on stage
a dramatization of a true story
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Recent Examples of dramatization
The story is a dramatization of an actual occurrence, when a chance jam session in December of 1956 gathered the musicians together.
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David John Chávez, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
Organizers say the highlight of the 20-minute performance is a live dramatization on the balconies above K Street with a special appearance by Jack Frost.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 27 Nov. 2025
Contrary to the series’ dramatization, there is no evidence that Paul was involved in any physical altercation with anyone during the vacation, as depicted in the show.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 22 Nov. 2025
However, amid the series’ release, Murdaugh has denounced the dramatization of his family’s tragic story.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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David John Chávez, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
Organizers say the highlight of the 20-minute performance is a live dramatization on the balconies above K Street with a special appearance by Jack Frost.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 27 Nov. 2025
Contrary to the series’ dramatization, there is no evidence that Paul was involved in any physical altercation with anyone during the vacation, as depicted in the show.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 22 Nov. 2025
However, amid the series’ release, Murdaugh has denounced the dramatization of his family’s tragic story.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramatization
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Reagan and Wyman were among the most powerful couples in Hollywood at the time of adoption, having met on the set of the 1938 military comedy Brother Rat, and with Wyman winning an Oscar for her performance in the gritty drama Johnny Belinda in 1948.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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This year, perhaps more than any other in recent memory, is primed for drama.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The remainder of the half belonged to Indiana and its big-play defense.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Carolyn Collins scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Mya Korpal had 15 points as Winchester came back to defeat Reading 54-53 in Middlesex League play.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Dramatization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatization. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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