dramatization
Americannoun
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the act of dramatizing.
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construction or representation in dramatic form.
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a dramatized version of a novel, historic incident, etc.
noun
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the reconstruction of an event, novel, story, etc in a form suitable for dramatic presentation
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the art or act of dramatizing
Etymology
Origin of dramatization
Example Sentences
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Through this perspective, audiences remain engaged with the film’s events, told largely in chronological order, without any unnecessary frills or dramatization.
From Salon • Oct. 21, 2025
The intent is a kind of re-creation, or dramatization, of Cleopatra’s life.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025
Although the movie is a Hollywood dramatization of what actually happened during the 2008 financial crisis, Saluzzi made an analogy to this scene and said it may be how financial institutions are now thinking.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 11, 2025
Meanwhile, Justin Lin returned to Sundance with “Last Days,” his sensationalized dramatization of true-life travel turned tragic parable.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2025
When they learned it had been a dramatization, the family was thankful.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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