dramatization
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As captured in a dramatization of her bestselling 2003 memoir, she apparently thought life would continue somewhat the same as before.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Through this perspective, audiences remain engaged with the film’s events, told largely in chronological order, without any unnecessary frills or dramatization.
From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2025
The intent is a kind of re-creation, or dramatization, of Cleopatra’s life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2025
Although the movie is a Hollywood dramatization of what actually happened during the 2008 financial crisis, Saluzzi made an analogy to this scene and said it may be how financial institutions are now thinking.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 11, 2025
The station had advertised the Halloween special for three weeks, and the broadcast was interrupted with announcements that it was a dramatization.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
Maya Hawke’s acting duties also involve playing an assortment of O’Connor’s characters in abridged dramatizations of short stories — “The Life You Save May Be Your Own,” “Parker’s Back,” and a few other classic pieces.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 2024
Decent historical dramatizations should make us reflect on this design.
From Salon ● Mar. 15, 2024
Known as “the Serpent” for his ability to evade detection and capture by the authorities, Mr. Sobhraj has been the subject of several dramatizations, including one Netflix series.
From New York Times ● Dec. 22, 2022
Anyone who has watched the many dramatizations of the queen’s life — including “The Crown” — or the coverage of her death is already well-versed in the problems of always maintaining a stiff upper lip.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 13, 2022
Another reporter inquired whether there should be a law against similar radio dramatizations.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
Vocabulary lists containing dramatization
Theater - Introductory
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Promises to Keep
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Theater - Middle School
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