theatrics

Example Sentences

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And that’s how I felt about our dreadful boardinghouse, the wretched meals we were served, and the aggravating theatrics of miserly Mrs. Wigginbottom.

From Literature

I tried to ignore her theatrics and focus on my role as the book peddler.

From Literature

She was not one to tolerate theatrics.

From Literature

Tom Daley's side-eye, Celie Imrie's noisy digestive system, Paloma Faith's early murder, Kate Garraway's theatrics, Joe Marler's "big dog" theory and Jonathan Ross's rousing exit speech all contributed to a memorable series.

From BBC

He has an entertainer’s flair for theatrics and a scholar’s devotion to mystery craft, pausing to squeeze in an insert shot of a flyer for the church’s book club that also doubles as a syllabus of his literary inspirations for anyone enticed to curl up afterward with a good novel.

From Los Angeles Times