dramaturgic

adjective

variants or dramaturgical
Definition of dramaturgicnext
as in marvellous

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramaturgic
  1. emotional
  2. hammy
  3. wondrous
  4. theatrical
  5. wonderful
  6. sensational
  7. exciting
  8. spectacular
Adjective
  • The story of a terminally ill father on a search for a family to adopt his toddler son is profoundly emotional without being manipulative.
    Uberto Pasolini, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
  • But, as those who have seen the musical know, the book's fickle nature with regard to intention vs. outcome comes back to haunt Elphaba a number of other times before the story's emotional end.
    Megan McCluskey, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of emotional
Adjective
  • A little too close, as Nathan Lane, playing Vanity Fair writer Dominick Dunne, presents with a hammy wink that crushes any notion of subtext.
    Lucy Ford, TIME, 24 Sep. 2024
  • The brakes are crisp, the steering is tight but not hammy, and speed is your friend on the straightaway.
    Josh Max, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
Definition of hammy
Adjective
  • But today, something different—something wondrous—rushes into view.
    science.org, science.org, 19 Sep. 2024
  • Soak up the rays from the luxe living room, or step out onto the wrap-around deck for a panoramic look at the wondrous scenery.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of wondrous
Adjective
  • After going largely uncontested as the top theatrical draw for most of the past month, Sony’s Marvel antihero spin-off is beginning to round out its final numbers.
    J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Deadline first reported that the original film would be moving from a full theatrical release to a limited one and an immediate premiere on Apple TV+.
    Justin Kroll, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of theatrical
Adjective
  • In a testament to the power of libraries creating a sense of community through programs, a patron shared a wonderful anecdote recently with our youth services librarian, Melissa Burke.
    Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • It’s got wonderful culture, interesting history, amazing attractions and businesses.
    Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of wonderful
Adjective
  • These algorithms prioritize content based on user engagement and screen time, which has the effect of amplifying sensational, divisive, and false content.
    Michael Posner, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • This sensational candle has taken the internet by storm, gracing countless TikTok videos and making a name for itself as a trendy and sought-after home accessory.
    Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of sensational
Adjective
  • But the most exciting openings are from proudly South African brands: Newmark Hotels is pioneering the 21-suite Apostle Battery Mountain Lodge in the Table Mountain National Park above Llandudno beach, an ambitious restoration of a historic military site.
    Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Some of the most exciting technological developments coming in 2025 are around longevity.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of exciting
Adjective
  • Weaving its way past some of the city’s most spectacular sights, the track was an enormous improvement from its predecessor.
    Dan Cancian, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Over the last three decades, the scope of the spectacular lunchtime gala has changed, but its mission has remained the same.
    David Graver, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of spectacular
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“Dramaturgic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramaturgic. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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