theatric

Example Sentences

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“The smaller guys, because they can be theatric, they typically draw more fouls and the bigger players that are built like LeBron, it’s hard for them,” said Redick.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

“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

It is as unofficial as a court gets, situated behind a copy shop and devoted to theatric binding arbitration hearings.

From Salon • Jul. 22, 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)