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or dramaturgical
as in emotional
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Adjective
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Is there an emotional component for you at this moment?—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026 -
From the opening scene of the family’s move to town, the soft and wistful light shapes the film’s emotional world.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But what is ultimately to be gained by making this a hammy, Neil Simon-esque romp?—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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For most of the show, Bad Bunny had been mugging merrily to the camera, flaring his eyes and making hammy gestures to illustrate his words.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Rhea has a wondrous laugh, which cracks the air like a lightning bolt of joy.—
Britt Lower,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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The world of metal will be a less wondrous place without Spirit Adrift, which Garrett is retiring after the release of the band’s sixth album, Infinite Illumination.—
Brad Sanders,
Pitchfork,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In a competitive situation, 20th Century has picked up theatrical film rights to the popular game 99 Nights in the Forest, developed by Grandma’s Favourite Games and hosted on Roblox.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
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Saturday found Geese covering Justin Bieber (who’s headlining set was a mixed bag later that night), Nine Inch Noize played their first full set, Jack White gave a surprise performance, and David Byrne made a theatrical return, among other highlights.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Justin’s milkbread bun (for which Jennifer made the dough) was wonderful, but the pork in his sandwich was underseasoned, and there wasn’t enough of it.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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The format has an all-powerful ‘Taskmaster’ who, with the help of a loyal assistant, tests the wiles of a panel of comedians over the course of each series by setting them weird and wonderful challenges.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The hospital confirmed the exciting news to ABC News and celebrated the babies' arrival in an April 9 Facebook post.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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On the page, ex-gangster Henry Hill’s story is exciting enough.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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McLean was sensational before exiting.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Two nights after exploding for a career-high 51 points, Flagg’s sensational performance was the main reason the Mavericks snapped a 14-game home losing streak in a 134-128 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While Survivor has plenty of surprising rules for contestants, socks are a small creature comfort that’s allowed.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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This charming town on Lake Michigan has emerged as a surprising luxury hotspot, with 53 percent of listings now surpassing $1 million.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Dramaturgic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramaturgic. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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