dramatization
noun
dra·ma·ti·za·tion
ˌdra-mə-tə-ˈzā-shən 
ˌdrä-
1
: the action of dramatizing
2
: a dramatized version (as of a novel)
Examples of dramatization in a Sentence
a dramatization of a true story
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One of the most interesting additions is a batch of History Channel dramatizations of the lives of American presidents.
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
Perhaps audiences aren’t ready to confront it yet, much like the Covid-19 pandemic that remains without a significant dramatization.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 14 May 2026
According to Variety, the clause prevented any depictions or mentions of Chandler in any dramatization of Jackson’s life.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
The Netflix show, which is a dramatization of the real events, stars Tom Burke as Guy, Steve Coogan as Don, Hayley Squires as Kate, Aml Ameen as Bailey and Jasmine Blackborow as Erin.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
Perhaps audiences aren’t ready to confront it yet, much like the Covid-19 pandemic that remains without a significant dramatization.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 14 May 2026
According to Variety, the clause prevented any depictions or mentions of Chandler in any dramatization of Jackson’s life.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
The Netflix show, which is a dramatization of the real events, stars Tom Burke as Guy, Steve Coogan as Don, Hayley Squires as Kate, Aml Ameen as Bailey and Jasmine Blackborow as Erin.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for dramatization
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“Dramatization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dramatization. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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dramatization
noun
dra·ma·ti·za·tion
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or British dramatisation
: the transformation which in psychoanalytic theory the underlying dream thoughts undergo into dramatic and pictorial form before they can take part in the actual dream
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