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dramatization

[dram-uh-tuh-zey-shuhn, drah-muh-] / ˌdræm ə təˈzeɪ ʃən, ˌdrɑ mə- /
NOUN
drama
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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

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

Many who digested the case when it first unspooled may see little need to pick up this thread via a new dramatization, regardless of how compelling it is.

From Salon Aug. 20, 2025

When they learned it had been a dramatization, the family was thankful.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow

She won’t grumble either about the incessant chatter surrounding the series’ dramatizations, which in 2022 culminated in her longtime friend Judi Dench issuing scathing criticism of the series as “crude sensationalism” and “cruelly unjust.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 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




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