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
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.
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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramatizations
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Upcoming dramas include Sally Wainwright series Riot Women and Hugo Blick’s California Avenue, both of which are debuting internationally at MIPCOM Cannes next week.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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In Mexico, micro-dramas are booming, led by ViX Micro, mostly romantic micro novelas.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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But there were a handful of plays that really showed the breadth of his ability and his growth as a quarterback.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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After the Chiefs went up 14-0, Jacksonville responded with a touchdown drive that was aided by one of the most baffling Chiefs defensive plays of the season.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Dramatizations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatizations. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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