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dramatization

[dram-uh-tuh-zay-shuhn, drah-muh-] / ˌdræm ə təˈzeɪ ʃən, ˌdrɑ mə- /
NOUN
drama
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But the film mistakes a chapter for the whole story, and a dramatization for the record.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026

In addition to the film’s dramatization of the fraught emergency call, Ben Hania included an epilogue documenting Hind’s heartbreaking fate.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2026

The intent is a kind of re-creation, or dramatization, of Cleopatra’s life.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2025

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

When they learned it had been a dramatization, the family was thankful.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow

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

Known as “the Serpent” for his ability to evade detection and capture by the authorities, Mr. Sobhraj has been the subject of several dramatizations, including one Netflix series.

From New York Times ● Dec. 22, 2022

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

But that doesn't appear to cover dramatizations, like "The Crown."

From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2022

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

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow




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