theatrics
Example Sentences
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One AI lab insider sniffed: “We would be fools reacting to Karpian theatrics; he does well talking his own book.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
I was hellbent on impressing my guests with culinary theatrics and wild flavors, thinking the more labor I poured into my meals, the better the quality of my party.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
At the time, the Iaquinta fight was eclipsed by the exact kind of theatrics that the UFC values and that increasingly overshadow the sport itself.
From Slate ● Jun. 14, 2026
Unlike last year, when advocacy groups on both sides staged more visible demonstrations, the off-track theatrics were largely absent.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026
It reminded Obinze of the gaudy theatrics of Nollywood films.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
