dramaturgic

variants or dramaturgical

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramaturgic
Adjective
  • This is the Oscar-winning director's first-ever acting Emmy nomination, and his daughter Francesca shared his emotional reaction to being nominated.
    Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Their emotional personal stories helped fuel the popularity of lotteries.
    Safiyah Riddle, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Daniels is morose and whiny and Reynolds is hammy and over-the-top, which allows Stone to steal the movie, giving it its only modicum of zest and soul.
    Tim Grierson, Vulture, 23 July 2025
  • Maybe some scenes and interactions were right on the edge of scripted, and maybe Ozzy’s primal form was that of a hammy lover of the spotlight.
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
Adjective
  • The Arsenals, also designed by Studio Nue veteran Shoji Kawamori, do look wondrous, though, and prove yet again that having a single mecha designer shape the aesthetic of a mecha game can make all the difference.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Christian thinkers sometimes solved the quandary of the wondrous peoples by claiming them as descendants of Cain or Ham, writes den Hartog.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Up until that point, Oscar gowns had often been the purview of costume departments and more theatrical designers (save an occasional visit by a Givenchy).
    Belinda Luscombe, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Zhou’s theatrical vision explores humor, sensuality, and existential themes, resulting in garments that blur the boundaries of fashion, sculpture, and spectacle.
    Essence, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • But if Julia’s delivery of her first child is about as wonderful as pushing a human out of your body can get — even the lighting is dreamy — her second child’s delivery is the exact opposite.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Morticia has this wonderful lighter look into the world as opposed to Wednesday.
    Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Carlos Alcaraz produced a sensational behind-the-back shot during his victory over Arthur Rinderknech at the US Open, winning the point from his quick-thinking improvisation.
    George Ramsay, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Promoters use sensational language, promise returns and encourage quick trading.
    Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • After that, the first eight drives of the game all resulted in scores, delivering an exciting start to the season’s first game.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Mirza said the mobile bus has visited in the past, but that the permanent presence of dental care services is an exciting addition to UHI.
    Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Across Australia, Asia, Africa and Europe — not in North America — the full corn moon drifted into Earth’s dark central shadow, turning a spectacular reddish-orange color for 82 minutes.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Amid a hectic production schedule, Bourdais traveled from France to Morocco to Turkey in search of a spectacular natural setting seemingly untouched by human intervention.
    Siobhan Reid, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Dramaturgic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramaturgic. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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