melodramatic
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“It’s a fine line between being melodramatic and being truthful” in birth and death scenes, the Southern California native tells The Envelope.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
The seven love songs feature melodramatic storylines, and though the album has a strong dance feel, it defies category and remains a cult classic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
For as melodramatic as the movie can be, its conflict is founded on something as simple as lingering pain; a grudge that has since grown softer and easier to live with, though no less agonizing.
From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2026
But Jude is more vinegary and direct about his concerns than he is melodramatic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
They pressed their heads tenderly against his bosom, muttering endearing and melodramatic lovey-doveys, even as they also anxiously listened to see if the old ticker really was on its last legs.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
Vocabulary lists containing melodramatic
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Tone and Point of View, List 4
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