melodramatic

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It’s a lofty goal, but it might not be very relevant, just like the absurd details of Kennedy’s melodramatic history.

From Salon

Considering our current climate of reactive, out-loud politics, the melodramatic straightforwardness of Lawrence and Lee’s story doesn’t seem as far-out as it once did.

From New York Times

That reminder — laid across a melodramatic image of an exasperated man talking to a pouting “Debra” — has been making the rounds of the Internet over the past week.

From Washington Post

GuiIty became Streisand's most successful record, producing hit singles like Woman In Love and the melodramatic duet What Kind of Fool.

From BBC

But if the Games are to be held — and they will be held — the hand-wringing about the positive tests in the days leading up to the Opening Ceremonies rings as melodramatic.

From Washington Post