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dramatizing

verb

present participle of dramatize
as in depicting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramatizing
  1. depicting
  2. representing
  3. portraying
  4. interpreting
  5. rendering
  6. enacting
  7. acting
  8. performing
Verb
  • Reed also used white as a clean canvas to then decorate with lace and sequins depicting Japanese screens and natural landscapes.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Some of the building’s 22 existing murals could be removed as part of the changes, potentially including one depicting Don Quixote.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of depicting
Verb
  • All a novelist can do when representing Bush Two’s accomplices is to embody plausible ideologies in specific fictional characters.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • With 138 anglers representing 23 nations, the tournament will certainly be a worldwide event.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of representing
Verb
  • Trump had dismissed such fears, portraying the island as vital for the US’ defense.
    — Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau took their time exploring the collection of Star Wars vehicles on display, as Perry filmed a video of Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen portraying Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker inside the original airspeeder.
    — Paul Chi, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of portraying
Verb
  • Over the next several years, its members gradually moved from performers interpreting someone else’s vision to active participants in shaping their own.
    — Crystal Bell, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Reasoning involves tasks such as summarizing unstructured information, interpreting ambiguous inputs and handling cases that cannot be fully anticipated.
    — Giles Whiting, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of interpreting
Verb
  • By updating the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive to blacklist specific misleading marketing tactics, however, EmpCo could lighten the load for watchdog groups by rendering once-routine declarations off-limits.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The movie is fantastic, a true thriller, and while some liberties were taken with the depiction of outer space, the basic premise of a cascading series of collisions rendering orbits too cluttered with debris to be usable is valid.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of rendering
Verb
  • In 2025, all 50 states saw proposals related to AI introduced, with 38 states enacting some sort of regulation, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
    — Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Consider enacting wind barriers to protect your lavender if they’re planted in a spot that will likely experience harsh winds.
    — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of enacting
Verb
  • Karondwa is the acting president of the party's federal executive in Butembo in North Kivu province, one of the hot spots of the outbreak.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The 30-year-old actress, who was named the Chinese brand ambassador for Kors last March, made her acting debut at 10 and has played numerous roles in historical, fantasy and romantic dramas.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of acting
Verb
  • Sandy praises her crew for performing efficiently under pressure, and gives out the $1,807 each of them earned from a $23,500 tip.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The Best Samsung Watch Deal Based on our review, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is a clear top choice for budget-conscious Android fans seeking a high-performing, compatible smartwatch.
    — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of performing
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“Dramatizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatizing. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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