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
Noun
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After 11 episodes, Marinaro exited to join the cast of NBC’s groundbreaking crime drama Hill Street Blues.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Before joining Amazon, Lancaster was Alcon Television Group President and head of drama at NBC; Pepper was President of Legendary Television and Head of Television for the Mark Gordon Company.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Players can add the Double Play feature to their Powerball ticket for an additional $1 per play.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Another Florida Lotto game add-on is EZmatch for $1 per play.—
Jennifer Sangalang,
Florida Times-Union,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Dramatization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatization. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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