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histrionic

[his-tree-on-ik] / ˌhɪs triˈɒn ɪk /


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Her political tools are hunger strikes, histrionic speeches and dramatic protest marches.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 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

She wondered if she should have been less histrionic and given them both the chance to have a calm conversation about what happened.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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