theatric

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In their work for Ghost Light, Yoli toys with mythology, humor and teatro de la vida — or the theatric expressions and gestures of everyday life.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2023

“I feel stupid. I got slow-played,” said Jenkins, who has a flair for the theatric and years ago even did a little spot acting when he lived in Los Angeles.

From Washington Post • Apr. 4, 2022

His final two holes, not nearly as theatric, were no less important.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2022

Mr. Sliwa said that ultimately, neither the COVID-19 mandates nor theatric tussles with Black Lives Matter will be Mr. Adams’ biggest hurdle.

From Washington Times • Dec. 9, 2021

Forms of poetry are complemental to each other, and one who tries to be merely dramatic without appreciating the lyric spirit becomes theatric.

From Browning and the Dramatic Monologue by Curry, S. S. (Samuel Silas)