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also theatric
1
as in dramatic
given to or marked by attention-getting behavior suggestive of stage acting
after stepping out of their hired limousine, the prom couple made a theatrical entrance in their evening clothes
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as in operatic
having the general quality or effect of a stage performance
in a very theatrical voice the actress announced to the gathering that she did not sign autographs
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Recent Examples of theatrical
Although production wrapped in late 2024, the team has continued work on editing and visual effects ahead of its theatrical debut.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Winter or summer, logs as big as Popeye’s biceps smolder in the grand fireplace of the dimly lit, deep-blue map room to ensure the theatrical cosiness stays cranked up to 11.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
The bottom line is that modern American politics has become a theatrical performance divorced from reality.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
The sequel will soon surpass the lifetime of the 2021 movie ($84.4M WW) which had a theatrical day-and-date release stateside with HBO Max as part of Warners’ pandemic project popcorn.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 10 May 2026
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Winter or summer, logs as big as Popeye’s biceps smolder in the grand fireplace of the dimly lit, deep-blue map room to ensure the theatrical cosiness stays cranked up to 11.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
The bottom line is that modern American politics has become a theatrical performance divorced from reality.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
The sequel will soon surpass the lifetime of the 2021 movie ($84.4M WW) which had a theatrical day-and-date release stateside with HBO Max as part of Warners’ pandemic project popcorn.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theatrical
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In the 90th minute, Adrian Marin delivered a driving cross into the box, and Martín Ojeda got just enough of his head on the ball to steer it home, sealing the dramatic victory.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Part of the villa juts outward in a dramatic cantilever supported by skinny columns, giving the structure a floating effect when viewed from the surrounding gardens.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 May 2026
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In a movie that’s almost operatic in its cymbal clashes of violence, its agonizing tensions and vicious threats, the heartstopping scene in which Hester receives her diagnosis at the doctor’s office is perhaps the single most devastating moment.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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With symphonic works, chamber delights, and operatic thrills on the calendar, here are three of the highlights.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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Stronger communities are built when mental-health services move beyond one-size-fits-all approaches and recognize the emotional, social, cultural and practical realities people face every day.—
Maria Bledsoe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Mercury enters Gemini in your 4th House of Home, bringing attention to family logistics, living space, and the emotional weather behind closed doors.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Theatrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theatrical. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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