histrionic
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But even by the standards of histrionic soccer outrage, their reaction was extreme.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
It was malleable and oblong, perfectly complemented by a waft of boy-next-door blond locks and a brow that could convey emotion just as well as any histrionic soap dialogue.
From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026
Worrying about rate cuts seems histrionic, and arguably irrelevant, since corporate earnings are strong.
From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025
“I think because I’m always dealing with ambiguous emotions, I’ve always been afraid of music tipping the balance in one direction or being too histrionic or too sentimental.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2024
McCandless's postcards, notes, and journals ... read like the work of an above average, somewhat histrionic high school kid—or am I missing something?
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
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