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 Michael Clayton actor plays CBS journalist Edward R. Murrow in a dramatization of the broadcaster's conflict with Senator Joseph McCarthy.
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
However, a settlement in the case reportedly includes a clause prohibiting dramatization of the Chandler family that the film’s creative team was not aware of until after shooting on the project was complete, requiring the movie to be reworked, Puck reported.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 27 Jan. 2025
Good American Family is a dramatization of the Natalia Grace story.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
The Lockerbie disaster’s victims are bracing for a second dramatization later this year, a co-production from the BBC and Netflix.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025
However, a settlement in the case reportedly includes a clause prohibiting dramatization of the Chandler family that the film’s creative team was not aware of until after shooting on the project was complete, requiring the movie to be reworked, Puck reported.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 27 Jan. 2025
Good American Family is a dramatization of the Natalia Grace story.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
The Lockerbie disaster’s victims are bracing for a second dramatization later this year, a co-production from the BBC and Netflix.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramatization
Noun
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For the faithful gathered here, of course, the sideshow drama was not the point.—
Katie Primm,
NBC news,
9 May 2025
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Her credits include Lars von Trier’s Antichrist, Margarethe von Trotta’s Hannah Arendt and the upcoming LGBTQ+ period drama Miss Pirie and Miss Woods, starring Flora Nicholson and Fiona Shaw.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
Noun
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There was lots of offensive wizardry to be viewed from Datsyuk, but also video of his staunch defensive play, responsible positioning and masterful stickwork to pickpocket opposing players.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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But that’s not really what the world premiere play that opened Thursday at the Old Globe is about.—
Pamela Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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“Dramatization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatization. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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