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dramatization

[dram-uh-tuh-zay-shuhn, drah-muh-] / ˌdræm ə təˈzeɪ ʃən, ˌdrɑ mə- /
NOUN
drama
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As captured in a dramatization of her bestselling 2003 memoir, she apparently thought life would continue somewhat the same as before.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026

Reportedly, the Michael Jackson estate became aware of a contract that legally barred the dramatization of the Chandler family and had to scrap parts of the script.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026

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

A distressing docufiction, the film is a candid dramatization of her emergency phone calls.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2025

The dramatization of slavery never failed intensely to arouse Negroes hearing its honors spelled out for the first time.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

Unlike so many retellings of famous assassinations, attempted or otherwise, Harron’s movie gets to the heart of its subject’s discontent without dwelling on dramatizations of Solanas’ fragile psyche.

From Salon ● Apr. 29, 2026

Maya Hawke’s acting duties also involve playing an assortment of O’Connor’s characters in abridged dramatizations of short stories — “The Life You Save May Be Your Own,” “Parker’s Back,” and a few other classic pieces.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 2024

Stories like these were once conveyed through re-enactments, dramatizations and interviews with police officers, journalists, medical professionals, family and friends.

From New York Times ● Jan. 25, 2024

Anyone who has watched the many dramatizations of the queen’s life — including “The Crown” — or the coverage of her death is already well-versed in the problems of always maintaining a stiff upper lip.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 13, 2022

Another reporter inquired whether there should be a law against similar radio dramatizations.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow


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