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theatrics

noun as in showy behavior

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Drum theatrics aside, Jesso’s singing is the album’s clear focal point; his pleading, slightly unsteady tone gives the music an emotional intimacy that makes you feel as though you’re sitting right next to him on the piano bench.

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Despite those words, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - usually known for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

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It follows the theatrics of Alex’s trial and depicts the full sequence where Maggie and Paul are murdered.

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“Seattle continues to attract major sporting, cultural and music events, showing that visitors and organizers from around the world have confidence in our city. … We are not going to be intimidated by political theatrics from the other Washington.”

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“Speaking of survival, and moons—our soothsayer friend Madame Ionesco warned us to expect real theatrics from Beyond the Veil tomorrow. The first full moon of May means closing night for the curse upon the Ashtons, as we theater folk say. I wish there was something we could do to prepare.”

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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