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 show is basically a dramatization of how news is made, sometimes manipulated, and monetized.
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Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The movie oscillates between forms—a dramatization of therapy, a cockeyed meditation on family, a two-hour sitcom—as if searching for a new creative frequency.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 24 May 2025
Tipper’s death on Beechwood adds to the dramatization of the Sinclair sisters’ unhealthy competitive dynamic, with the audience earlier discovering that their mom had been secretly supporting them as their various antics led to draining their trust funds.
—Alyssa Davis, People.com, 19 June 2025
But if you’re excited by the prospect of Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen playing JonBenét’s parents, this latest unnecessary dramatization may be for you.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 19 May 2025
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Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The movie oscillates between forms—a dramatization of therapy, a cockeyed meditation on family, a two-hour sitcom—as if searching for a new creative frequency.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 24 May 2025
Tipper’s death on Beechwood adds to the dramatization of the Sinclair sisters’ unhealthy competitive dynamic, with the audience earlier discovering that their mom had been secretly supporting them as their various antics led to draining their trust funds.
—Alyssa Davis, People.com, 19 June 2025
But if you’re excited by the prospect of Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen playing JonBenét’s parents, this latest unnecessary dramatization may be for you.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramatization
Noun
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Throughout all the dramas of daily life—the fender bender, the sleep regression, the surprise layoff—partners can start to feel trapped with each other.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
13 Aug. 2025
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In the days leading up to the event, which was filmed in New York City on Tuesday, Aug. 12, there was online speculation about certain contestants potentially not showing up to address the drama and fallout from the season.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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Topping it all off are yet more posh perks, from a tennis court with a viewing pavilion and a Zen garden to a custom children’s play area and a couple of ponds.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
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Each hunter class offers a unique play style that empowers players with signature abilities.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Dramatization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatization. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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