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
Based on a 1983 novel by Sapienza, Fuori is marked by Martone’s characteristically elegant dramatization, performed and embodied with an entrancing brilliance by a never-better Golino.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
An earlier cut of the film did end in 1993 and addressed the allegations, but that ending had to be scrapped due to a clause in a legal settlement with an accuser that stipulated he could never be pictured or mentioned in a dramatization of Jackson’s life.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
But a lawsuit settlement stated the Chandlers could not be shown at all in any dramatization of Jackson’s life.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026
But plans changed when King and the Jackson Estate — which endorsed the project — were faced with a legal issue when a Jackson accuser who had a past settlement with the estate guaranteeing he would never be featured in a dramatization, objected.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
An earlier cut of the film did end in 1993 and addressed the allegations, but that ending had to be scrapped due to a clause in a legal settlement with an accuser that stipulated he could never be pictured or mentioned in a dramatization of Jackson’s life.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
But a lawsuit settlement stated the Chandlers could not be shown at all in any dramatization of Jackson’s life.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026
But plans changed when King and the Jackson Estate — which endorsed the project — were faced with a legal issue when a Jackson accuser who had a past settlement with the estate guaranteeing he would never be featured in a dramatization, objected.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramatization
Noun
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Entertainment Weekly can exclusively announce that Brooks is rejoining the cast of the CBS daytime drama, with his first episode back coinciding with his birthday on May 27.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 May 2026
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All the drama onscreen among beautiful people — with a cast including Anthony Boyle and Lola Petticrew — should make this an addictive watch for younger audience but one that even older ones can see themselves in.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Standing on third base in the bottom of the sixth inning in a tie game, the senior had only one thought if the ball was put into play.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
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And the girls made the plays behind us.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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“Dramatization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatization. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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