dramatize

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Recent Examples of dramatize And to dramatize how easily the past repeats itself. Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025 Panahi followed suit with his first feature-length film, The White Balloon, using a pair of siblings trying to find a goldfish for their Nowruz, or New Year, celebration to dramatize economic hardship. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025 The project engaged Collective Artists Network’s Galleri5 studio, where creative teams used AI technology to construct the epic’s world and dramatize its legendary conflicts and ethical questions. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025 And although set in the Revolutionary era, the story doesn’t dramatize America’s fight for independence. John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dramatize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramatize
Verb
  • One photo depicted two black matte alligator Hermès Birkins, which retail for around $100,000 resale.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
  • The book's cover, which PEOPLE can exclusively reveal, features the iconic moment captured in Marilyn in White — but as a lenticular image, the photo actually shifts to depict the whimsical movement of Monroe's dress.
    Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The test represented a significant step forward in the development of this advanced missile system, according to the company.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Romanucci was one of the attorneys who represented the family of George Floyd after he was murdered by a police officer in Minneapolis in 2020.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • But interpreting this statistic has become more complicated with the crackdown on immigrants.
    Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
  • But phones are still popping up at lunch time and between classes, and even during classes, as some teachers have interpreted this leniency differently than others, Raatz said.
    Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The leading lady, who portrayed the fictional first female president of the United States, won a Golden Globe for Best Actress — Television Series Drama.
    Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
  • The perception of the business community about the impact of AI isn't as rosy as tech leaders portray.
    Steven Wolfe Pereira, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The Lords of Algorithm would rather have the function of writing performed by ChatGPT-3 and the art rendered by DALL-E, the rest of us will still have to draft emails and fill out forms.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Critics predict double taxation, more red tape for taxpayers and financial institutions, and increases in illicit money transfers, all rendering the United States unattractive for work, investment, and tourism.
    Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • To date, 27 states have enacted laws barring transgender participation in sports.
    Nina Totenberg, NPR, 13 Jan. 2026
  • The city’s housing crisis began nearly a century ago during the Great Depression (more than 35 years before the Landmarks Law was even enacted), and has experienced a series of improvements and setbacks with the ebbs and flows of our developing and unpredictable economy.
    Michael S. Hiller, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The project will serve as a pilot for the city’s Project Labor Agreement ordinance, with most construction performed by union workers.
    Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
  • The brand will launch with its full product assortment in the region, though marketing will emphasize top-performing categories — blush, complexion, bronzer, tools and glow essentials — which align with existing regional DTC demand.
    Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • These encounters appear to act like a refueling system, delivering fresh gas that can keep the black hole quietly active for long periods.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
  • While bold at first glance, electric blue is surprisingly wearable, acting almost like a modern neutral when paired with black, white, gray, navy, or denim.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026

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“Dramatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatize. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.

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