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Recent Examples of overdramatic
Okay, that’s probably a bit overdramatic, but the 27-year-old model did break a yearly fall beauty tradition.
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2024
Instead, as Girlie (ugh) and Clark settle into their ride — much of it set to a bracingly overdramatic score from Dickon Hinchcliffe, all of it impressively designed to fit inside Clark’s beat up cab — the two start to test each other.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 26 June 2024
Their economic status grants them permission to carry out overdramatic displays of emotion, to perform self-victimization and, eventually, to exonerate themselves for their crimes.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 2 Feb. 2024
In Miss Manners’ estimation, your mistake is two-fold: caring that much about your mother-in-law’s overdramatic errand announcement, and then trying to validate your hurt feelings through social media.
—Miss Manners | Judith Martin, Anchorage Daily News, 16 June 2023
In Miss Manners’ estimation, your mistake is twofold: caring that much about your mother-in-law’s overdramatic errand announcement, and then trying to validate your hurt feelings through social media.
—Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 16 June 2023
Every holiday was super overdramatic.
—Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022
The story is soapy, but not overdramatic.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2020
Okay, so that’s a bit overdramatic.
—Troy L. Smith, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2020
Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2024
Instead, as Girlie (ugh) and Clark settle into their ride — much of it set to a bracingly overdramatic score from Dickon Hinchcliffe, all of it impressively designed to fit inside Clark’s beat up cab — the two start to test each other.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 26 June 2024
Their economic status grants them permission to carry out overdramatic displays of emotion, to perform self-victimization and, eventually, to exonerate themselves for their crimes.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 2 Feb. 2024
In Miss Manners’ estimation, your mistake is two-fold: caring that much about your mother-in-law’s overdramatic errand announcement, and then trying to validate your hurt feelings through social media.
—Miss Manners | Judith Martin, Anchorage Daily News, 16 June 2023
In Miss Manners’ estimation, your mistake is twofold: caring that much about your mother-in-law’s overdramatic errand announcement, and then trying to validate your hurt feelings through social media.
—Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 16 June 2023
Every holiday was super overdramatic.
—Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022
The story is soapy, but not overdramatic.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2020
Okay, so that’s a bit overdramatic.
—Troy L. Smith, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdramatic
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The melodramatic music playing in the background of the clip seemed to be the icing on the cake, adding a layer of surreal ambiance to an already strange scene.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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The emotional Moon enters melodramatic Leo at 8:51 am EST and opposes inflexible Pluto in logical Aquarius shortly thereafter, setting up a tug-of-war between feelings and facts.Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
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What a wonderful way for your skin to start the new year!Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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But there are also wonderful nonfiction books about work, above all by those who have dedicated their lives to specific types of it.Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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In the series, the mischievous Cat and his sidekick, the ever-cautious Fish, strike out on kooky adventures that feature alphabet song sing-a-longs, tremendous tongue-twisters, and wondrous wordplay.Spenser Mestel, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
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Stargazers are in for a treat this month, with the night sky expected to be chock-full of wondrous astronomical sights.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Now, Sailors can jump aboard any of our ships across an endless variety of exciting destinations for an entire year.Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Yet Wilmot-Sitwell claims the more exciting opening is from an under-the-radar luxury operator, Kazazian, whose modernist all-white boats are the sleekest way to experience the Nile.Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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In October, Dua Lipa did a spectacular one-night-only live performance at London’s historic Royal Album Hall.Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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Expert stargazing tips for a safe and spectacular nighttime adventure.Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024
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The personal brand mistakes that hold coaches back Making it about you Your Instagram grid looks amazing.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Along the way, observe some of the native plants and animals that make Volusia County such an amazing place.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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Jamie Foxx's birthday dinner took a surprising turn on Friday the 13th.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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In August 2024, the United States, also a major plastic and oil producer, announced a surprising policy shift by now committing to support limits on plastic production as well.Susan Solomon, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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More than most years, 2024’s Top 25 makes for an awesome, odd and awesomely odd playlist.Jem Aswad, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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More Ways to Save at Groupon This Holiday Season Groupon also offers awesome seasonal sales, with special offers for nearly every holiday.Molly Higgins, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Overdramatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdramatic. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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