dramatic
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Putting the sitting president’s face on coins would be a dramatic departure from U.S. tradition.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
Those elements round out Neff’s romance-driven design, which includes wrought-iron rejas that cast dramatic shadows worthy of the noir classic “Double Indemnity.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Unlike Guzmán and his sons, who are known for more dramatic displays like prison escapes, Zambada worked more stealthily to avoid prison for years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
He resigned in dramatic fashion in October after England lost their opening World Cup qualifier to Germany in the final game played at the old Wembley Stadium before it was demolished and rebuilt.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
“What’s outrageous, sir, is your lack of organization. I’ve made dramatic improvements to your pencil tray.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing dramatic
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
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Steve Jobs's Commencement Address (2005)
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