1
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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2
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
That story was at the center of dramatic portrayals in an HBO Max docuseries, which accused Remnant of being a cult, and a Lifetime movie.
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Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 22 July 2025
The exodus was ultimately not as dramatic as was initially feared.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 21 July 2025
If the current pace continues, it is estimated that Russia could potentially launch up to 2,000 drones in a single night by November 2025; a dramatic increase from the fall of 2024, when roughly 2,000 drones were deployed across an entire month.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
That kind of uncertainty and dramatic change of direction is familiar to people following the effort to replace the FBI’s current headquarters.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 July 2025
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Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 22 July 2025
The exodus was ultimately not as dramatic as was initially feared.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 21 July 2025
If the current pace continues, it is estimated that Russia could potentially launch up to 2,000 drones in a single night by November 2025; a dramatic increase from the fall of 2024, when roughly 2,000 drones were deployed across an entire month.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
That kind of uncertainty and dramatic change of direction is familiar to people following the effort to replace the FBI’s current headquarters.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramatic
Adjective
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Some people find that getting a tan makes their acne less noticeable, but these effects are temporary.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
15 July 2025
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While Skai did point out noticeable shedding in the front of her hair, her overall appearance looks healthy.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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How to Train Your Dragon will likely arrive on Peacock around three to four months after its theatrical premiere in June 2025, putting the release date around September or October 2025.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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But theatrical Leo parents may need reminding that rules and structure are essential in parenting too, says Brown.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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In March 2019, authorities arrested and charged more than 50 people, including coaches, test administrators, prominent CEOs, and the Hollywood stars.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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Estonia is widely considered a prominent tech hub in Europe.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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But the mere threat of a lawsuit opened a new chapter in the operatic relationship between Trump and Murdoch, the 93-year-old patriarch who controls the Journal, Fox News and other conservative media brands.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
17 July 2025
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The lead performances from Shibasaki and Ayano are riveting and powerfully operatic.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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There’s a certain romanticism that lies at the heart of these remarkable gins, something conjured, perhaps, by that dramatic meeting of land and sea.—
Camille Berry,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Google stock has already achieved remarkable gains, growing 2x from $88 levels in early 2023 to approximately $180 at present.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The Sox scored four in the fourth to take a commanding 9-0 lead.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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And that one draw was only because two days were lost to rain at Old Trafford in Manchester when England were in a commanding position at a pivotal stage of the most recent Ashes series against Australia two years ago.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Not giving detailed answers The team concludes that the most common complaint from every employer was that Gen Z is unable to talk about their skills and work experience in depth during interviews, despite having impressive resumes.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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But Sandler had different advice about those making an impressive amount of cash.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
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The sweater in question bears a striking resemblance to the kind Bill Cosby became famous for wearing.—
Mychal Denzel Smith,
Time,
22 July 2025
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The characters share striking similarities to Byron and Cabot, down to their clothes.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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“Dramatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatic. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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