theatrics

Example Sentences

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To Ms. Noonan, awarding honors in the chamber is vulgar theatrics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

But, as with Fiona, the faithful perhaps felt the theatrics were too over the top, took Rachel's side, and dumped Harriet.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

That might be theatrics, as many of his tariff threats have been.

From Slate • Jan. 20, 2026

Behind the theatrics lies a genuine question about governance in the age of billionaire “disruptors.”

From Salon • Oct. 27, 2025

And that’s how I felt about our dreadful boardinghouse, the wretched meals we were served, and the aggravating theatrics of miserly Mrs. Wigginbottom.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan