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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
Of all the reactions to Belly and Jeremiah’s engagement, Conrad’s is the most melodramatic.
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Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 23 July 2025
In the real world, however, workplace crushes aren’t quite so melodramatic.
—Olivia Petter, Vogue, 18 July 2025
The post-lottery emotions have mostly subsided, allowing a more clear-eyed, less melodramatic perspective.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Early in 2008, when Clinton briefly welled up in a coffee shop after a bruising loss in the Iowa caucus, the moment was interpreted as being a melodramatic scandal fit for TMZ and a cynical ploy for attention that eventually won her New Hampshire.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for melodramatic
Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 23 July 2025
In the real world, however, workplace crushes aren’t quite so melodramatic.
—Olivia Petter, Vogue, 18 July 2025
The post-lottery emotions have mostly subsided, allowing a more clear-eyed, less melodramatic perspective.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Early in 2008, when Clinton briefly welled up in a coffee shop after a bruising loss in the Iowa caucus, the moment was interpreted as being a melodramatic scandal fit for TMZ and a cynical ploy for attention that eventually won her New Hampshire.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for melodramatic
Adjective
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The Angel Studios and Wayfarer Studios’ film is premiering at LOOK Dine-In Cinemas in Bedford on Sept. 8, ahead of its theatrical release on Sept. 19.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Aug. 2025
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After making its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival next weekend, 20th Century Studios’ Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere will open AFI Fest on Wednesday, Oct. 22 leading into its national theatrical release date of Oct. 24.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The series also touches on the controversial, dramatic weight loss of Rachel Frederickson, the winner of season 15, who dropped down to 105 pounds from 260 pounds.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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Often, they’re just used as an excuse to bring back dead characters (or, in the case of Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, to bring back old actors as new characters), which robs any current story of dramatic stakes.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
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Using their hands to control the different nuances of their operatic speech in real time is a challenge.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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This operatic, expressionist drama is an absolute feast for the eyes, giving fashion aficionados a new North Star and inspiring a cookbook of Lecter’s most delectable dishes.—
Tanya Melendez,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Melodramatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodramatic. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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