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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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2
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
The $111-billion deal would saddle the merged company with $79 billion in debt, forcing executives to make steep cost cuts while maintaining ambitious theatrical output.
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Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Topics are likely to include NFL rights negotiations, theatrical movie windows and the state of CBS News, in addition to forward-looking matters like the integration of Paramount+ and HBO Max, and plans to release 30 films a year across Warner and Paramount.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 May 2026
But drama could extend beyond the theatrical unveiling of gowns on the red carpet (or in this case, green carpet), too.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
In that sense, The Apple Tree Under the Sea shares a theatrical ease of access with This Music May Contain Hope.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2026
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Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Topics are likely to include NFL rights negotiations, theatrical movie windows and the state of CBS News, in addition to forward-looking matters like the integration of Paramount+ and HBO Max, and plans to release 30 films a year across Warner and Paramount.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 May 2026
But drama could extend beyond the theatrical unveiling of gowns on the red carpet (or in this case, green carpet), too.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
In that sense, The Apple Tree Under the Sea shares a theatrical ease of access with This Music May Contain Hope.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theatrical
Adjective
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The fallout from Tuesday’s protest, while less dramatic than a similar demonstration outside the synagogue in November, touched on issues that have become deeply contentious across NYC.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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The political transition that followed the dramatic capture of Nicolás Maduro earlier this year was always expected to fracture Venezuela’s ruling movement.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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What goes with this character is more of an operatic lower register, so this is a different take on the songs.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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In her performance of Francis Poulenc’s operatic monodrama La Voix Humaine (The Human Voice), Hannigan turned that problem — and many more — into an advantage with a couple of technological aids.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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As the Moon enters Sagittarius, your 4th House of Home becomes more active, bringing attention to your environment and emotional base.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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That can show up as emotional suppression, difficulty naming or expressing needs, chronic stress or a sense that vulnerability is unsafe.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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“Theatrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theatrical. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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