theatrics

plural noun

the·​at·​rics thē-ˈa-triks How to pronounce theatrics (audio)
Synonyms of theatricsnext
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: staged or contrived effects

Examples of theatrics in a Sentence

before her first film role, her acting experience had been limited to amateur theatrics
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The horror part, the nightmare part, is the blood, the gore, the theatrics. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 30 Jan. 2023 By placing a large video screen over the stage, the Pacific Symphony added close-ups of the players and conductor, further adding to the theatrics. Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2023 It will be raised again this year, despite the theatrics over a default. Ben Koltun, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2023 However, despite the Hollywood theatrics and online hype, not a single crystal skull has ever been pulled from an excavation site. Eric Betz, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2022 See All Example Sentences for theatrics

Word History

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of theatrics was in 1787

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“Theatrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theatrics. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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