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
Reddit users are now chiming in on the situation, with many criticizing the mother-in-law for taking such a dramatic step in the first place.
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Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Both vessels were engulfed in flames, prompting a dramatic rescue mission involving Britain’s coast guard and Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
Fans of the first two seasons can expect similar, if not more exciting, drama this time around; new romances, dramatic exits and more await your screen.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 11 Mar. 2025
That was a dramatic increase from the $32 million in sponsorship money the federation earned the year before.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 28 Feb. 2025
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Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Both vessels were engulfed in flames, prompting a dramatic rescue mission involving Britain’s coast guard and Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
Fans of the first two seasons can expect similar, if not more exciting, drama this time around; new romances, dramatic exits and more await your screen.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 11 Mar. 2025
That was a dramatic increase from the $32 million in sponsorship money the federation earned the year before.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramatic
Adjective
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Mar. 2025
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Yet there were no noticeable MAGA hats at Edwards’ town hall.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2025
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Apart from receiving tickets to its current production, guests can learn about theatrical life and see what happens backstage.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Alfa Pictures will handle the Spanish theatrical release, scheduled for July 11.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2025
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After the round, Morikawa quickly left the course without talking to the media, a move that garnered heavy criticism from plenty of very prominent voices such as Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee and PGA Tour pro Rocco Mediate.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been one of the prominent voices on measles, making comments that public health experts say are not accurate.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2025
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At the same time, Barnes was a crank of operatic grandiosity—thin-skinned, bellicose, distrustful, fickle, and vindictive.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2025
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Meantime, there are present-day affairs underway in this busy operatic troupe, and also a considerable number of underminers.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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It’s been remarkable how much the Company has grown and succeeded over that period.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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Medium-full, this has an effortless entry on the palate, beautiful complexity and very good, but not too high a level of acidity; there is excellent persistence and a remarkable elegant finish.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Despite entering the final round four shots back, McIlroy held a commanding three-shot lead on the back nine.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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On Sunday, the Israeli commanding officers visited and assessed the buffer zone.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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The eight-episode second season of XO, Kitty premiered two weeks before The Recruit’s second installment and the series was renewed for Season 3 a month later after netting an impressive 27.1 million views in its first three weeks.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2025
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Both are great performances with impressive choreography, interesting sets and powerhouse vocals.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Speaking of Shula being on the floor, one of the most striking moments is toward the middle, when the funeral is well on its way.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2025
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Delvaux Belgian luxury brand Delvaux staged another striking presentation in the lavish halls of Hôtel d’Evreux, reflecting on two main themes from the 1958 Brussels World Expo.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Dramatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatic. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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