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theatrical

[thee-a-tri-kuhl] / θiˈæ trɪ kəl /


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In a country accustomed to overheated rhetoric and theatrical pronouncements, Peruvians watch Velarde’s carefully-worded declarations, delivered in a calm baritone, most recently on the economic fallout from the Iran war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Melies, a theatrical showman and magician, attended that screening and was inspired to make films of his own.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

The pattern of theatrical diplomacy is a familiar one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

That’s all contributed to a stronger first quarter in the theatrical business, as this year’s revenue was up more than 20% compared with the same period in 2025.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

We went to Ivy’s house because she and her older sister had theatrical makeup.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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