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as in theatric
having the general quality or effect of a stage performance
the basketball player's dramatic announcement of his sudden retirement held everybody spellbound
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2
as in theatrical
given to or marked by attention-getting behavior suggestive of stage acting
oh, don't be so dramatic, and just tell us, without the pregnant pauses, what happened
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as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
a dramatic drop in the temperature overnight
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Recent Examples of dramatic
The dramatic increase in human living standards was not the result of a wizard waving a wand, but of more and more parts of the world discovering the magic of markets.
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Philip Klein, National Review, 4 Apr. 2025
Related Articles For the special occasion, Lopez matched the theatrical energy of Broadway with her own dramatic attire.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Apr. 2025
Clooney and Heslov, movie creatures in their bones, are too accustomed to telling half their story through visuals, and some scenes needed more of an overhaul for such a different dramatic form.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2025
Given Trump’s order, the release of all this information sounded dramatic, but much of what has been revealed is about as interesting as that driver’s-license detail.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2025
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Philip Klein, National Review, 4 Apr. 2025
Related Articles For the special occasion, Lopez matched the theatrical energy of Broadway with her own dramatic attire.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Apr. 2025
Clooney and Heslov, movie creatures in their bones, are too accustomed to telling half their story through visuals, and some scenes needed more of an overhaul for such a different dramatic form.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2025
Given Trump’s order, the release of all this information sounded dramatic, but much of what has been revealed is about as interesting as that driver’s-license detail.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramatic
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Based on the study’s results, Tucker’s team believes that survivors of severe trauma may see noticeable changes in their biological systems’ baseline levels.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
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The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has left Augusta National Golf Club with a noticeable change in its lush greenery.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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China’s theatrical box office has staged a strong recovery this year from a severe downturn in 2024, when total ticket revenue declined 23 percent.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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This includes revenues across television, online video, VOD and theatrical sectors and represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.8% from 2025.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Tesla was already struggling in recent months in connection with Musk’s prominent role in the administration.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
7 Apr. 2025
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But the coaching change Juve made last month – discussed at length in this previous column – instantly pushed the him into a more prominent role.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Scott takes us into the depths of devotion with this orchestral masterpiece, delivering operatic high notes that showcase her vocal dexterity. 3.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
4 Apr. 2025
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The second part of the program was filled with the soaring operatic voices of HyunSook Yang, tenor HoJin Hwang and soprano YeaonHwa Na.—
Penny E Schwartz,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2025
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Thank you to all the remarkable health care workers, who take our lives in your hands.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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But when the Champions League anthem played, Spurs were separated from their domestic selves and now capable of remarkable feats.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Since launching his campaign in March, Cuomo has taken a commanding lead in the polls and siphoned some of Adams’s old political coalition.—
David Sivak,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Big Cat still holds a commanding lead in career earnings at $120,999,166.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Lewis comes in ranked No. 9, so a victory from Teixeira—especially an impressive one—will likely land him in the Top 10.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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While his Jackhammer is an impressive feat of strength, the Spear is what made Goldberg a monster.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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The sunset colors of the house’s terra-cotta facade are as striking and ornate as ever.—
Thao Thai,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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But what’s most striking on this new photo is at the top of the phone.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Dramatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatic. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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