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

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

From Slate • Jan. 20, 2026

Tom Daley's side-eye, Celie Imrie's noisy digestive system, Paloma Faith's early murder, Kate Garraway's theatrics, Joe Marler's "big dog" theory and Jonathan Ross's rousing exit speech all contributed to a memorable series.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

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

From Salon • Oct. 27, 2025

He would watch the singing and dancing, cheering and crying, and chalk it all up to theatrics.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore