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
Tipper’s death on Beechwood adds to the dramatization of the Sinclair sisters’ unhealthy competitive dynamic, with the audience earlier discovering that their mom had been secretly supporting them as their various antics led to draining their trust funds.
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Alyssa Davis, People.com, 19 June 2025
But if you’re excited by the prospect of Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen playing JonBenét’s parents, this latest unnecessary dramatization may be for you.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 19 May 2025
These were dramatizations of dramatic times that Father Prevost had lived through as a missionary who found his voice, in Peru.
—Mitra Taj, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Unspeakable: The Murder of JonBenet Ramsey Summer on Paramount+
While several documentaries have explored what really happened to JonBenet Ramsey, the 6-year-old beauty pageant winner who was murdered in her home in Colorado in 1996, there have only been a few dramatizations of her story.
—Lucy Ford, Time, 19 May 2025
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Alyssa Davis, People.com, 19 June 2025
But if you’re excited by the prospect of Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen playing JonBenét’s parents, this latest unnecessary dramatization may be for you.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 19 May 2025
These were dramatizations of dramatic times that Father Prevost had lived through as a missionary who found his voice, in Peru.
—Mitra Taj, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Unspeakable: The Murder of JonBenet Ramsey Summer on Paramount+
While several documentaries have explored what really happened to JonBenet Ramsey, the 6-year-old beauty pageant winner who was murdered in her home in Colorado in 1996, there have only been a few dramatizations of her story.
—Lucy Ford, Time, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramatization
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While one of Mandy Moore's favorite roles is Jamie Sullivan in the romantic drama A Walk to Remember, her husband Taylor Goldsmith apparently has not seen the classic 2002 Nicholas Sparks movie adaptation.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
20 July 2025
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From weddings to birthdays and everything in between, long cakes— typically slender sheet cakes that span anywhere from two to six feet or more — are fast becoming the go-to for trend-forward hosts looking to blend drama with functionality.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Amenities: Free on-site parking, restaurant, rooftop bar, gym, pool and kid’s pool, beach access, dedicated kid’s play area Editor’s tip: Don’t miss the sourdough breads and pastries baked fresh every morning courtesy of the hotel’s new bakery in town, Red Jane.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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That was followed by Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) by Washington D.C., which offers 43 restaurants to choose from, one play area, five breastfeeding stations, and rentable strollers.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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“Dramatization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatization. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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