How to Use drastic in a Sentence

drastic

adjective
  • Maybe we should try something less drastic first.
  • The situation calls for drastic measures.
  • That is a drastic change in a very small amount of time.
    — Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Aug. 2023
  • This is not the first time Postecoglou has made drastic changes at the break.
    — Jay Harris, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
  • This isn't the first time that the British singer has opted for a drastic change.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 25 Sep. 2023
  • Bucs offseason The Bucs are in the midst of drastic changes on both sides of the ball.
    — Tyler Dragon, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2023
  • This will have a drastic change in who gets what and where.
    — Judson Jones and Monica Garrett, CNN, 12 Jan. 2022
  • And the most drastic difference was from the poll back in March to now.
    — Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2021
  • That the drop isn’t more drastic speaks to how poorly Ryan has played.
    — Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Oct. 2022
  • In past years, the changes from one variant to the next were sometimes drastic.
    — Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2025
  • The team didn’t want to make drastic changes to the color scheme and general look of the uniforms.
    — Terry Pluto, cleveland, 21 Nov. 2021
  • The sharper the angle, the more drastic the face-framing layers will be.
    — Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping, 13 Sep. 2022
  • Inflation roared back and forced the Fed to take even more drastic steps.
    — Matt Egan, CNN, 10 July 2024
  • That stance marked a drastic shift from the rate-hiking campaign the Fed began in March 2022.
    — Chris Rugaber, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2023
  • That implies things in the economy aren’t so bad that the Fed will be forced to make a drastic cut.
    — Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2024
  • Beta 1, even though there aren't any drastic 12L-style changes in it.
    — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 9 Mar. 2022
  • Partly due to the drastic decrease in the value of crypto as of late.
    — Josh Wilson, Forbes, 25 June 2022
  • There won’t be drastic changes, but there will be subtle brand shifts.
    — Alice Newbold, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Yet few families or places can quit the car just like that; such a drastic move would bring life to a halt.
    — Curbed, 29 Nov. 2023
  • The offensive line might feature the most drastic changes.
    — Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 Aug. 2023
  • If things were going well, Gazprom and Miller would not have to take such drastic actions.
    — Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2023
  • The risk of drastic change appears to be much higher on the American side.
    — Motoko Rich, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2024
  • Jenner's red hair was a fairly drastic change for the star who has mostly been a brunette.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 22 Mar. 2022
  • The move comes during a period of drastic change for CBS.
    — Hadas Gold, CNN, 30 July 2024
  • Heading into the offseason, there are some drastic changes the Phillies need -- and will look -- to make.
    — David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Getting back to that level next year will require drastic change (and a healthy dose of luck).
    — Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2024
  • At this point, something drastic needs to happen to change their fortune enough to earn them a bid.
    — Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Mar. 2022
  • The drastic rebranding doesn’t come as much of a surprise to Musk-watchers.
    — Emma Roth, The Verge, 26 July 2023
  • This was a primer for more drastic changes when finances get challenging.
    — Rebecca Brooks, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Sharif was shaken by the drastic shift in his wife’s priorities, and her sudden dissatisfaction with their life.
    — Literary Hub, 30 June 2025

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