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histrionics

[his-tree-on-iks] / ˌhɪs triˈɒn ɪks /


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Purely as entertainment, it is inert; the story, about a family in mourning, features histrionics worthy of grand opera and a level of rudeness that could peel paint.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026

Winger Vinicius showed his frustration with his coach publicly during the Clasico, substituted and storming off in a fit of histrionics.

From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2025

Bondi probably wowed him with her snotty tone and histrionics, even as her wit left much to be desired.

From Salon ● Oct. 13, 2025

No, this season is not about histrionics, it’s about history.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 23, 2025

I really could go on for pages about all the public histrionics in the days after Bunny’s death.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt


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