1
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
Simone asks why Devon sounds so dramatic, but again, Simone isn’t getting it.
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Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 22 May 2025
His swings between success and failure are also more dramatic than perhaps any other NBA player’s.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 22 May 2025
The 64 private villa residences will have expansive living and entertaining areas, two master suites, service quarters, a dramatic fireplace, outdoor terraces and a pool.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
After all, these playoffs have been remarkably exciting to watch, full of upsets and dramatic finishes.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 11 May 2025
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Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 22 May 2025
His swings between success and failure are also more dramatic than perhaps any other NBA player’s.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 22 May 2025
The 64 private villa residences will have expansive living and entertaining areas, two master suites, service quarters, a dramatic fireplace, outdoor terraces and a pool.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 May 2025
After all, these playoffs have been remarkably exciting to watch, full of upsets and dramatic finishes.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramatic
Adjective
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Last year, there were multiple reports and videos of noticeable early exits at various Trump events.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Most notably, though, Musk arrived with an immediately noticeable bruise on his right eye.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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Mubi is set to expand its theatrical operations in Italy as Efe Cakarel, CEO of the global streamer, producer and film distributor, recently anticipated in an interview for a Variety cover story.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
29 May 2025
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Previously, Knives Out movies have done the festival rounds ahead of their theatrical/Netflix stint.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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This news dovetails with previous events, such as Trump welcoming the prominent antisemites Nick Fuentes and Kanye West to his home for dinner.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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The cooked agave notes are more prominent on the palate, accompanied by citrus and tropical fruits, a touch of anise/licorice, and a mild pepperiness.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Abel Tesfaye, the singer-songwriter otherwise known as the Weeknd, literally and figuratively sets his old persona on fire in Hurry Up Tomorrow, the companion film to his somber and operatic sixth studio album of the same name.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
16 May 2025
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As is so often true in operatic productions of recent decades, the default relevance setting is the era of European fascism of nearly a century ago.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
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The seemingly impossible trek took a remarkable 28 hours to complete.—
Don Yaeger,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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All of this makes McDonald’s dominance even more remarkable; at a time when theater seems like it’s being consumed by celebrity, her career represents a commitment to the old-fashioned principles of artistry.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
28 May 2025
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The Thunder will take a commanding 3-1 lead to their home court on Wednesday when the series shifts back to Oklahoma City.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2025
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There were the three thrilling games for the Florida Panthers against the Carolina Hurricanes in this Eastern Conference final, too, so full of drama and nastiness and easy wins to take a commanding 3-0 lead.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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The Royal Monastery of Santa María de Guadalupe is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with impressive architecture and a foundation dating back to the 13th century.—
Carlsen Jes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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There was nearly a fourth as well, though rookie Kristian Campbell was able to make an impressive backhanded grab in shallow right with his back to the infield in the bottom of the fourth.—
Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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Per Schaeffer’s Senior Quantitative Analyst Rocky White, LNG has been within striking distance of this trendline five other times in the past three years.—
Schaeffer's Investment Research,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Parker, 60, wore a striking navy raw silk gown completed with Vivienne Westwood's signature corset design.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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“Dramatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatic. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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