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
The coup marked a dramatic political backslide in a country that had been moving toward democracy for the past decade, and triggered widespread unrest.
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Emily Fishbein, Hpan Ja Brang, The Dial, 17 Apr. 2025
Correspondent Mo Rocca explores the dramatic events of that fateful day 250 years ago; and hears from reenactors about why the colonists' ideals still hold true today.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2025
Their most dramatic intervention came in 1818, when the estate's rigid French parterres surrendered to the softer geometries of an English landscape garden.
—Paul Jebara, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Israel's achievements in decimating Hamas assets and leadership in Gaza have certainly undercut Iran's previous prowess, but even more impactful and impressive has been its dramatic overthrow of Hezbollah in Lebanon.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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Emily Fishbein, Hpan Ja Brang, The Dial, 17 Apr. 2025
Correspondent Mo Rocca explores the dramatic events of that fateful day 250 years ago; and hears from reenactors about why the colonists' ideals still hold true today.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2025
Their most dramatic intervention came in 1818, when the estate's rigid French parterres surrendered to the softer geometries of an English landscape garden.
—Paul Jebara, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Israel's achievements in decimating Hamas assets and leadership in Gaza have certainly undercut Iran's previous prowess, but even more impactful and impressive has been its dramatic overthrow of Hezbollah in Lebanon.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramatic
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Based on the study’s results, Tucker’s team believes that survivors of severe trauma may see noticeable changes in their biological systems’ baseline levels.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
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The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has left Augusta National Golf Club with a noticeable change in its lush greenery.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The films will have limited theatrical engagements before receiving video-on-demand and physical media releases.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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This includes revenues across television, online video, VOD and theatrical sectors and represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.8% from 2025.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Among them was the explanation that Wuhan – the Chinese city where the virus first began spreading – is home to a prominent virology lab.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Greer served as chief of staff to then-trade representative Robert Lighthizer during the first Trump administration, giving him a front row seat and a prominent role in negotiations with China on tariffs and an eventual trade agreement.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
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Queen may have started as a four-piece rock band but their ambitions and grandiose stage shows led to lavish studio productions that took them in orchestral and operatic directions.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
10 Apr. 2025
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Given the full operatic treatment of a 1970s Elton album, this might feel very different. 308.—
Shana Naomi Krochmal,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2025
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Thank you to all the remarkable health care workers, who take our lives in your hands.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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O'Donnell's departure on February 28 marked a remarkable 39-day span of rotating commissioners.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Since launching his campaign in March, Cuomo has taken a commanding lead in the polls and siphoned some of Adams’s old political coalition.—
David Sivak,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Big Cat still holds a commanding lead in career earnings at $120,999,166.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Economic growth − uneven and fragile In raw numbers, Cambodia’s economic progress over the past two decades has been impressive.—
Sophal Ear,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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Mind you, several San Diego Section athletes were impressive without setting records.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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In an attempt to balance ticket prices and food, a striking trend has been emerging.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The 26-room boutique spans three levels of the striking Torre Virreyes, a jutting showpiece of the skyline with views stretching into the Bosque de Chapultepec, the region’s largest urban park, once home of Aztec and Habsburg emperors.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Dramatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatic. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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