theatrics

plural noun

the·at·rics thē-ˈa-triks

Synonyms of theatrics

: theatrical sense 1

: staged or contrived effects

Examples of theatrics in a Sentence

before her first film role, her acting experience had been limited to amateur theatrics

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It will be raised again this year, despite the theatrics over a default. — Ben Koltun, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2023 The horror part, the nightmare part, is the blood, the gore, the theatrics. — Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 30 Jan. 2023 Even without the theatrics, the project would’ve still done well for its first week — but the staying power may have faltered. — Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2022 By placing a large video screen over the stage, the Pacific Symphony added close-ups of the players and conductor, further adding to the theatrics. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2023 See All Example Sentences for theatrics

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First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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