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histrionic

[his-tree-on-ik] / ˌhɪs triˈɒn ɪk /


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Nobody knows what AI’s got in store for the economy, but less histrionic forecasts recommend themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Worrying about rate cuts seems histrionic, and arguably irrelevant, since corporate earnings are strong.

From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025

But with Sandler’s less histrionic roles, expectations had to be left at the door.

From Salon • Jul. 27, 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

In the best histrionic village style, Sourmelina unleashed soaring arias in which she lamented the death of her husband and castigated him for dying.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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