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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
Scandal, known for its rapid pacing, melodramatic turns, and signature monologues, originally aired in the 2010s and quickly became a defining entry in the primetime drama landscape.
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Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Normally suits are dry reading but this one has melodramatic flair.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 19 May 2025
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.
—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
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Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
Normally suits are dry reading but this one has melodramatic flair.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 19 May 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for melodramatic
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And there’s all kinds of theatrical fun at Bourbon Steak in Las Vegas.—
Andy Wang,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Off the heels of Dior Men’s era of Kim Jones, who offered elegant twists on menswear in theatrical runway shows, Anderson ushered in a playful, everyday sense of luxury, delving into the house’s heritage by reintroducing classic silhouettes morphed in new ways.—
Alice Pfeiffer,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Males are slightly smaller than females and are known for dramatic courtship displays involving rapid wing beats and vocal trills.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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In this passionate Fire sign, the messenger planet speaks with confidence, courage and a dramatic flair.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Italian operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti and Canadian rocker Bryan Adams played the venue too.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2025
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With Burton's departure, however, what had been a filmed graphic novel returned to comic-book clashes; Joel Schumacher traded operatic style for sitcom puns well suited to casual video viewing.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
15 June 2025
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“Melodramatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodramatic. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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