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dramatize

verb

Definition of dramatize

as in to depict

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Recent Examples of dramatize To Jordan Flowers, the executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, the film ably dramatizes what his organization has been trying to tell the general public ever since those modern whistleblowers started coming forward ten years ago. — Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 19 June 2026 The Pitt dramatizes societal pressures within an emergency room where medical crises intersect with issues like poverty and immigration. — Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 According to Variety and Puck, the film was originally set to dramatize Jackson being accused of abusing 13‑year‑old Jordan Chandler in 1993. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 14 June 2026 Astronomer and UFOlogist Jacques Vallée appears to shed additional light on Juan’s story, and dramatic effects sequences dramatize the emotional impact of his close encounter. — Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dramatize

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Legend has it, Sperlonga was a stop on Odysseus's journey, and a group of ancient sculptures depicting scenes from the Odyssey were found in the grotto adjacent to the villa.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
The pitch is reinforced by the document’s anime-style cover, which depicts a smiling family in a gleaming cityscape rather than the troops, weapons and military insignia featured on many previous editions.

— Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of depict

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Mint Hill Commissioner Tony Hill, who represents his municipality on CRTPO, told the Observer his board will discuss its position in a future meeting this month.

— DJ Simmons August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
The climbdown by Infantino follows a threat by European countries, represented by the continent’s soccer governing body UEFA, to boycott all FIFA events, including the World Cup, if the plan moved forward.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of represent

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Reuters — Japan’s government is portraying its accelerating military buildup not only as a way to protect the country but as a route to greater prosperity, arguing in ‌its latest defence white paper that arms production can support economic growth.

— Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
The news arrives after the recent release of the blockbuster Michael biopic, which portrayed Jackson as a father with an iron fist and hair-trigger temper who used physical punishment to push his sons to stardom.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of portray

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And that Grayson discouraged his fellow deputy from rendering aid.

— Jerry Nowicki, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Countless vigilantes have taken to the roadways armed with trash bags, spray paint, laser pointers, and power drills to render the surveillance poles useless, resulting in arrests and investigations by police.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 30 July 2026

Definition of render

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If enacted, legislation of this kind would fundamentally alter the business model of companies like Waymo, giving them no choice but to turn to human drivers in order to stay afloat in local markets.

— Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026
The leader who takes bodyful ownership of their life and enacts disciplined practices to sense its rhythms will not only enjoy greater harmony and wellbeing but bring greater coherence to their work and to their world.

— Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of enact

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For many participants, Saturday marks their first opportunity to perform in front of a large audience alongside nationally touring artists.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Data from the Learning Policy Institute shows students who perform poorly in math in middle school rarely suddenly improve in high school, since foundational understanding of mathematics is built in lower level middle school courses.

— Samuel O’Neal July 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

Definition of perform

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The whole thing reminded me so much of Willow, when Kael’s forces arrive at Tir Asleen and Madmartigan tries to act tough and intimidating despite being badly outnumbered.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
By late afternoon, the Moon enters Aries and your 1st House of Identity, giving you the push to act.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026

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