as in dramas
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 dramatizations
Hollywood streamers and studios seemingly can't resist such tales, which explains the boom of true crime documentaries and dramatizations over the past decade.
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Yes, House of Guinness is based on the real-life history of the Guinness family, though, as is true of many dramatizations, certain liberties have been taken.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Yes, House of Guinness is based on the real-life history of the Guinness family, though, as is true of many dramatizations, certain liberties have been taken.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramatizations
Noun
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However, your interest in gritty prestige crime dramas that expose the socioeconomic complexities and ethical ambiguities within the justice system?—
Talia Argondezzi,
New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2026
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La Lucci was back on TV dramas.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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Scheierman helped Boston pad its lead in the third quarter with two 3-pointers sandwiched around a series of hustle plays.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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The former New England Patriots cornerback and hero of Super Bowl XLIX will be everywhere over the next week, basking in the nostalgia of one of the most memorable plays in NFL history.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Dramatizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatizations. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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