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also theatric
1
as in dramatic
given to or marked by attention-getting behavior suggestive of stage acting
after stepping out of their hired limousine, the prom couple made a theatrical entrance in their evening clothes
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2
as in operatic
having the general quality or effect of a stage performance
in a very theatrical voice the actress announced to the gathering that she did not sign autographs
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Recent Examples of theatrical
Every year, the Cannes red carpet becomes fashion's most theatrical stage.
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Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Ophuls served in the U.S. army theatrical unit in Japan for WWII in 1946.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 26 May 2025
The directors will have their first films fully financed (to a budget of 10 million Danish Krone, or $1.45 million), with a theatrical release guaranteed for Denmark.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
The film, which is due to shoot later this year in Hungary, is being lined up for a U.S. theatrical release from Independent Film Company in 2026.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 May 2025
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Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Ophuls served in the U.S. army theatrical unit in Japan for WWII in 1946.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 26 May 2025
The directors will have their first films fully financed (to a budget of 10 million Danish Krone, or $1.45 million), with a theatrical release guaranteed for Denmark.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
The film, which is due to shoot later this year in Hungary, is being lined up for a U.S. theatrical release from Independent Film Company in 2026.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theatrical
Adjective
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The dispute involves the latest instance of the Trump Administration orchestrating a speedy and dramatic about-face by federal agencies on DEI policies, transgender rights and similar culture war issues.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2025
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The failure to address these issues, the lawsuit claimed, led to a loss of investor confidence and ultimately triggered the dramatic drop in the company's stock price on April 17.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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The operatic element of Tim Burton’s Batman Returns was my favorite thing about it — the music and sets and the whole thing.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Yours is more operatic, and my fella is more in the gangster genre.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
2 June 2025
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“Theatrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theatrical. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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