as in drama
a written work in which the story is told through speech and action that is intended to be acted out on stage
a dramatization of a true story
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Black and white campaign shots accompany the release–the dramatization of this imagery ushers in an exciting era for Smith.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 21 Nov. 2024
The last of those films was directed by Franco as a dramatization of the making of cult classic The Room; Franco also starred as The Room director Tommy Wiseau, while Rogen portrayed script supervisor Sandy Schklair.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
This dramatization of John F. Kennedy’s heroics during World War II was accused of hagiography when it was released, five months before Kennedy was shot in Dallas.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2024
The set catching fire is a dramatization of several mishaps in the walk-up to the premiere.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 21 Nov. 2024
The last of those films was directed by Franco as a dramatization of the making of cult classic The Room; Franco also starred as The Room director Tommy Wiseau, while Rogen portrayed script supervisor Sandy Schklair.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
This dramatization of John F. Kennedy’s heroics during World War II was accused of hagiography when it was released, five months before Kennedy was shot in Dallas.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2024
The set catching fire is a dramatization of several mishaps in the walk-up to the premiere.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Dramatization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatization. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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