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as in theatric
given to or marked by attention-getting behavior suggestive of stage acting
our office drama queen yet again made the melodramatic declaration that he couldn't take it anymore and was quitting
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as in theatrical
having the general quality or effect of a stage performance
he gave his usual melodramatic speech that he had learned his lesson and thereafter would always pay his bills on time
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Recent Examples of melodramatic
And yet that scene, as well as the long mourning period Mahnaz goes through afterwards, is followed by several more melodramatic twists in a scenario that requires a certain level of disbelief.
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Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
That Kamen’s script would attempt to marry these concepts with some grand-gesture stuff, real tear-jerking choices that also tend to read as quite cheesy, doesn’t surprise — after all, what’s more melodramatic than life itself?
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
The film’s blank spaces and ambiguities linger even after a melodramatic pivot that’s easily seen coming, and will entice and confound viewers in equal measure.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 May 2025
None of it’s spelled out in the usual melodramatic or movie-stupid way.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
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Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
That Kamen’s script would attempt to marry these concepts with some grand-gesture stuff, real tear-jerking choices that also tend to read as quite cheesy, doesn’t surprise — after all, what’s more melodramatic than life itself?
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
The film’s blank spaces and ambiguities linger even after a melodramatic pivot that’s easily seen coming, and will entice and confound viewers in equal measure.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 May 2025
None of it’s spelled out in the usual melodramatic or movie-stupid way.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for melodramatic
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Additionally, Paramount’s fourth film in its Sonic the Hedgehog franchise that adapts the video game series of the same name is set for theatrical release the week prior.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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The action sequel, which marks the franchise’s first new theatrical installment in 15 years, has grossed $35 million domestically and $74 globally to date.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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The failure to address these issues, the lawsuit claimed, led to a loss of investor confidence and ultimately triggered the dramatic drop in the company's stock price on April 17.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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And some series drew big crowds, such as Hagerty’s dramatic three-game conquests against Winter Park and Spruce Creek, which included three extra-inning games.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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The operatic element of Tim Burton’s Batman Returns was my favorite thing about it — the music and sets and the whole thing.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Yours is more operatic, and my fella is more in the gangster genre.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
2 June 2025
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“Melodramatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodramatic. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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