Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: theatrics

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Usage examples:

Against a bustling background of mistaken identity, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics, Will’s love for Viola quickly blossoms, inspiring him to write his greatest romantic masterpiece.

Source: https://www.harrogateadvertiser.co.uk/arts-and-culture/theatre-and-stage/director-dermot-hill-on-why-he-is-bringing-shakespeare-in-love-to-the-harrogate-stage-4357546

As the nation embarks on this journey of absurdity, political theatrics often take centre stage in our great democracy.

Source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/analysis/no-confidence-motion-pm-modi-turns-tables-on-opposition

Astros players later insisted they were not annoyed by the theatrics, nor were they harboring ill-will from a July 26 incident between the teams that had Astros catcher Martin Maldonado and Garcia as key actors.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/10/20/jose-altuves-post-skirmish-alcs-blast-the-latest-reminder-astros-arent-accidental-champ/

Barra said in a statement about the negotiations that UAW leadership continues to "expand the strike while upping the rhetoric and the theatrics."

Source: https://gazette.com/news/wex/uaw-strike-general-motors-ceo-blasts-union-president-over-negotiations/article_bd2da78f-b095-5ee8-91d8-dc179f75e869.html

Conceding an election without drama and theatrics is a prime example of a profile in courage.

Source: https://www.southplattesentinel.com/2023/01/16/profiles-in-courage/

During the Jets’ game Sunday, Clemons tangled with Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins — with Dawkins adding some theatrics, falling onto the field and rolling around — to start a back-and-forth that continued postgame.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/11/24/sports/micheal-clemons-ejection-latest-in-jets-troubling-discipline/

It captures Pele in all his glory and theatrics, in all his creativity and flaws, his anger and ambition, showing that he was more than a goal-scoring robot.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/replay-1970-world-cup-final-to-see-pele-be-messi-ronaldo-and-also-pele-8354358/

It didn't hurt that rather than replace late singer Graeme "Shirley" Strachan with an impersonator, female singer Laura Davidson brought her own theatrics to the role and imbued the '70s glam rock hits with fresh vigour.

Source: https://www.maitlandmercury.com.au/story/8169709/gum-ball-line-up-delivers-on-great-expectations/?src=rss

It's a death that came unexpectedly, like real deaths do, undercutting the man's knack for theatrics and manipulation with an utterly random sense of timing.

Source: https://www.slashfilm.com/1252029/succession-season-4-episode-3-best-episode-entire-series/

It was a contentious decision from the referee and Farrell's theatrics certainly didn't help the Derry player.

Source: https://www.derryjournal.com/sport/football/sadou-diallo-sees-red-as-derry-city-held-scoreless-by-shelbourne-at-brandywell-4380272

It will be raised again this year, despite the theatrics over a default.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/benkoltun/2023/01/02/the-10-biggest-policy-and-political-questions-for-2023/

Just imagine the MCU's Iron Man, infusing Luthor's cold, calculating demeanor with his trademark theatrics and flair, transforming the arch-nemesis of Superman into a figure that is both dangerously genius and unexpectedly human.

Source: https://screenrant.com/robert-downey-jr-superman-movie-canceled/

Saving his theatrics for the future movie that the movie's closing credits promise?

Source: https://m.startribune.com/review-jonathan-majors-wows-with-the-best-ever-marvel-performance-in-new-ant-man/600251562/

Still, she had some theatrics to shake out of her, which she did with a toned-down take on “Happy Birthday.”

Source: https://tvline.com/2023/03/05/american-idol-season-21-auditions-episode-3-recap-elijah-mccormick/

This comic promises enough melodrama to eclipse LOLtron's theatrics, and it hits the stores this Wednesday.

Source: https://bleedingcool.com/comics/star-wars-the-high-republic-shadows-of-starlight-1-preview/

"We thought it'd be fun to have such a stark difference from the dining room, with a sultry, swanky bar meant to express the theatrics and the elements of the night."

Source: https://m.startribune.com/3-underground-bars-in-minneapolis-north-loop-that-turn-basements-into-cozy-escapes/600323092/