theatric

Example Sentences

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In their work for Ghost Light, Yoli toys with mythology, humor and teatro de la vida — or the theatric expressions and gestures of everyday life.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2023

“I feel stupid. I got slow-played,” said Jenkins, who has a flair for the theatric and years ago even did a little spot acting when he lived in Los Angeles.

From Washington Post • Apr. 4, 2022

His final two holes, not nearly as theatric, were no less important.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2022

It is as unofficial as a court gets, situated behind a copy shop and devoted to theatric binding arbitration hearings.

From Salon • Jul. 22, 2021

"But tell me why you are so free and simple when you talk to other people and so—pardon me if I use the word theatric—so theatric with me."

From Bolanyo by Read, Opie Percival