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as in theatric
given to or marked by attention-getting behavior suggestive of stage acting
our office drama queen yet again made the melodramatic declaration that he couldn't take it anymore and was quitting
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as in theatrical
having the general quality or effect of a stage performance
he gave his usual melodramatic speech that he had learned his lesson and thereafter would always pay his bills on time
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Recent Examples of melodramatic
And yet that scene, as well as the long mourning period Mahnaz goes through afterwards, is followed by several more melodramatic twists in a scenario that requires a certain level of disbelief.
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Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
That Kamen’s script would attempt to marry these concepts with some grand-gesture stuff, real tear-jerking choices that also tend to read as quite cheesy, doesn’t surprise — after all, what’s more melodramatic than life itself?
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
The film’s blank spaces and ambiguities linger even after a melodramatic pivot that’s easily seen coming, and will entice and confound viewers in equal measure.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 May 2025
None of it’s spelled out in the usual melodramatic or movie-stupid way.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
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Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
That Kamen’s script would attempt to marry these concepts with some grand-gesture stuff, real tear-jerking choices that also tend to read as quite cheesy, doesn’t surprise — after all, what’s more melodramatic than life itself?
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
The film’s blank spaces and ambiguities linger even after a melodramatic pivot that’s easily seen coming, and will entice and confound viewers in equal measure.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 May 2025
None of it’s spelled out in the usual melodramatic or movie-stupid way.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for melodramatic
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Additionally, Paramount’s fourth film in its Sonic the Hedgehog franchise that adapts the video game series of the same name is set for theatrical release the week prior.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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The action sequel, which marks the franchise’s first new theatrical installment in 15 years, has grossed $35 million domestically and $74 globally to date.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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The change from Skinner to Pickard helped stabilize the Oilers in Game 4, enough to spark a dramatic overtime comeback.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Some of Lloyd’s recent productions—including the dramatic monochrome Sunset Boulevard and Romeo and Juliet—use cameras and screens; all use microphones.—
Sarah Crompton,
Vogue,
16 June 2025
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With Burton's departure, however, what had been a filmed graphic novel returned to comic-book clashes; Joel Schumacher traded operatic style for sitcom puns well suited to casual video viewing.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
15 June 2025
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The operatic action and intriguing exposition is there, but this solid third installment winds up a good but not great effort, owing to a convoluted last act and underdeveloped supporting characters.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 June 2025
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“Melodramatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodramatic. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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