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theatrics

[thee-a-triks]

noun

  1. (used with a singular verb)the art of staging plays and other stage performances.

  2. (used with a plural verb)exaggerated, artificial, or histrionic mannerisms, actions, or words.



theatrics

/ θɪˈæٰɪ /

noun

  1. the art of staging plays

  2. exaggerated mannerisms or displays of emotions

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Even as Newsom's theatrics annoyed some folks, I can't deny it was effective.

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“You get a sense that this is all theatrics, and it is really trying to show a bad light on Los Angeles, as though people are overwhelmed.”

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“I think we conflate, at times, our criticism of the government with criticism that should be leveled at the politicians. But I have a great deal more respect for the people who go to work every day to be a part of the government than I do for many of the politicians who are playing theatrics in the public eye.”

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For many fans, her stage theatrics, often connected to culture, are far from performative.

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Brave hitting gave Norrie a two-set lead before Medvedev found his focus, cutting out the theatrics and racing through two sets to force a decider.

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