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theatrics

[thee-a-triks] / θiˈæ trɪks /


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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

Drum theatrics aside, Jesso’s singing is the album’s clear focal point; his pleading, slightly unsteady tone gives the music an emotional intimacy that makes you feel as though you’re sitting right next to him on the piano bench.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite those words, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - usually known for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

From BBC

It follows the theatrics of Alex’s trial and depicts the full sequence where Maggie and Paul are murdered.

From Los Angeles Times

“Seattle continues to attract major sporting, cultural and music events, showing that visitors and organizers from around the world have confidence in our city. … We are not going to be intimidated by political theatrics from the other Washington.”

From MarketWatch