as in drama
a written work in which the story is told through speech and action that is intended to be acted out on stage
a dramatization of a true story
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Recent Examples of dramatization
True crime and scammer stories are rife with shocking details ideal for dramatization.
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Julia Teti, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
Most medical professionals learned long ago not to expect reality in dramatizations of their work.
—Reggie Ugwu, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
The latest German drama from the outfit behind Babylon Berlin is a dramatization of the real-life story of the world’s largest financial heist, when a criminal network of wealthy investors, bankers, and lawyers orchestrated a $150 billion+ tax fraud scheme across Europe.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
The Disaster Artist, a dramatization of the making of The Room, marked their final collaboration.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 Feb. 2025
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Julia Teti, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
Most medical professionals learned long ago not to expect reality in dramatizations of their work.
—Reggie Ugwu, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
The latest German drama from the outfit behind Babylon Berlin is a dramatization of the real-life story of the world’s largest financial heist, when a criminal network of wealthy investors, bankers, and lawyers orchestrated a $150 billion+ tax fraud scheme across Europe.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
The Disaster Artist, a dramatization of the making of The Room, marked their final collaboration.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dramatization
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“Dramatization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatization. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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