theatrics

Example Sentences

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He’s bringing his social platform to the stage with “Are You Afraid of the ’90s?” — a 90-minute, one-man musical/stand-up that melds his recaps with original songs and theatrics.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

The theatrics have certainly paid off for Chinese micro-dramas, which reportedly outperformed the box office in 2024.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

But for all its theatrics, the State of the Union is part of the American tradition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

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

From Slate • Jan. 20, 2026

The theatrics of their holding each other close, disengaging and then holding each other close again, made her eyes fill, to her mild surprise, with tears.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie