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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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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
Parasite tells the story — alternately comedic and dramatic — of a poor family infiltrating the lives and home of a rich family in present-day Korea.
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Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
The push comes amid intense outcry from homeowners after a dramatic increase in property assessments in 2023.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2025
Consequently, measures to diversify the research community have likely contributed to the dramatic improvement of cancer outcomes for Black Americans by asking new and different questions, and using new and different approaches to answer them.
—Angelique Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
The meeting came amid widening differences between the U.S. and European countries over Russia's war in Ukraine after Trump opened negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a dramatic shift from longstanding U.S. policy.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
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Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
The push comes amid intense outcry from homeowners after a dramatic increase in property assessments in 2023.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2025
Consequently, measures to diversify the research community have likely contributed to the dramatic improvement of cancer outcomes for Black Americans by asking new and different questions, and using new and different approaches to answer them.
—Angelique Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
The meeting came amid widening differences between the U.S. and European countries over Russia's war in Ukraine after Trump opened negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a dramatic shift from longstanding U.S. policy.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramatic
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This processor delivers a noticeable jump in performance while still maintaining the all-day battery life the tablet is known for.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PCMAG,
5 Mar. 2025
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There’s a wide range of cases available, with different aspects and capabilities—including some that partly overcome the 16e’s noticeable oversight: no MagSafe.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The release will blend traditional theatrical methods with innovative Direct To Audience strategies, redefining the distribution landscape for independent films.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
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The team’s credits encompass decades of work on theatrical trailers.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
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Zelensky arrived at the White House wearing a black sweater with two buttons that featured the Ukrainian trident—a prominent element of the nation's flag and a symbol of power and authority—in addition to black cargo pants and boots.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Other prominent craftspeople have received an impressive amount of noms without a win.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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The 12-minute-and-then-some song starts off with a progressive folk feel and an angelically operatic high wail — think Joni Mitchell meets Fairport Convention — only to move, by the track’s halfway mark.—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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The fights based on interpersonal drama can feel just as operatic as any hallucinogenic nightmare brought on by a mysterious woodland entity.—
Esther Zuckerman,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Bollywood has seen some remarkable box office performances for re-releases in the past few months and the romantic movie, Sanam Teri Kasam is the latest one to lead the race.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The very fact that there is a debate to be had about which country has the advantage in this war shows a remarkable inversion in expectation.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2025
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Boston committed 19 turnovers and looked a step slow in the paint (where Detroit owned a commanding 62-20 scoring edge) and in transition (29-8).—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, a poll conducted by WPA Intelligence between January 28 and 30 among 600 likely Republican primary voters gave Ramaswamy another commanding lead over his rivals, with 57 percent support compared to Yost's 26 percent.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Lenovo's muscular portable is built tough as nails and boasts some impressive components.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PCMAG,
25 Feb. 2025
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Think meat and seafood entrees, sandwiched by an appetizer menu featuring shrimp cocktail, arancini, and an impressive wine list.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
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In another striking display of Ukrainian air power on or just before Thursday, a robotic Aeroprakt A-22 bomber, presumably flown by the Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces, flew low over Bryansk under the cover of darkness and dropped a 550-pound bomb on a Russian installation.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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For example, earlier this month, a striking residence refurbished by architect Robert Stone was hoisted onto the market for $7.5 million.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Dramatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatic. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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