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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
This rivalry wrote another dramatic chapter Saturday night.
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Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
One pink gown, with dramatic feathering at the bottom, was reminiscent of 1920s-style flapper glam.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
The drop in profits was less dramatic when the department also counted investment income and support services, such as parking and cafeteria meals.
—Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 14 Feb. 2025
The site was no more than a few dozen feet from a dramatic drop to the rolling desert below, which leads through desert scrub to the foothills of Mount Cristo Rey.
—Reyes Mata Iii, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2025
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Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
One pink gown, with dramatic feathering at the bottom, was reminiscent of 1920s-style flapper glam.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
The drop in profits was less dramatic when the department also counted investment income and support services, such as parking and cafeteria meals.
—Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 14 Feb. 2025
The site was no more than a few dozen feet from a dramatic drop to the rolling desert below, which leads through desert scrub to the foothills of Mount Cristo Rey.
—Reyes Mata Iii, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramatic
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The lighter weight is definitely noticeable, which coupled with the rounded corners make the phone much more comfortable to hold.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The flare cut is also wide enough to be noticeable, but slim enough to wear without feeling too voluminous.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Another mentioned a different kind of bias potentially at play: the grudge theatrical stalwarts still hold against Netflix.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
22 Feb. 2025
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Longtime executive Gerry Rich has resigned as head of theatrical marketing at Amazon MGM Studios.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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Biden also commuted the sentences of most of the inmates on federal death row, and pardoned prominent figures including the late civil rights leader Marcus Garvey.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Once in Boston, he is paired with Detective Lena Peters, the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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But the inventive operatic musical with a powerhouse Zoe Saldaña performance still struck a chord with audiences with its inclusive qualities.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
12 Feb. 2025
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While pet-sitting for a client, Valente performed an impromptu operatic meow to grab the cat's attention for a photo—an effort that worked flawlessly.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The turnaround in East Lansing has also been remarkable.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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It is anonymized but remarkable in its granularity, including details such as gestational age, complications and procedures.—
CNN,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
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The bet: Vinícius Júnior as anytime goalscorer (6/5) Paris Saint-Germain vs Brest With a commanding three-goal lead from the first leg Paris Saint-Germain are in the driver’s seat, allowing Luis Enrique to lean less on his superstar core.—
Julia Ranney,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Post misrepresents video of Trump at College Football Playoff title game Trump became the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl on Feb. 9, watching as the Philadelphia Eagles built a commanding lead over the Kansas City Chiefs before leaving the game at halftime.—
Andre Byik,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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The numbers from Watkins are even more impressive considering USC’s difficult schedule.—
Scott Phillips,
The Athletic,
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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Meanwhile, she’s drawn to Anja (Saskia Rosendahl), a struggling single mother from the Brandenburg countryside where Isabell’s architect father built a striking modernist home.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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There are other big names within striking distance of first place, Bryson DeChambeau at four under par, Brooks Koepka and Bubba Watson at three under par, and Phil Mickelson at even par.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Dramatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatic. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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