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histrionic

[his-tree-on-ik] / ˌhɪs triˈɒn ɪk /


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And the opera’s chorus and dancers took part in the Opening Ceremony held at the San Siro, home to Milan’s equally histrionic soccer teams.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Worrying about rate cuts seems histrionic, and arguably irrelevant, since corporate earnings are strong.

From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025

But with Sandler’s less histrionic roles, expectations had to be left at the door.

From Salon • Jul. 27, 2025

Based on Muriel Spark’s indelible novel, the film was a perfect vehicle for Smith’s histrionic charm and seductive wizardry.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2024

Not that I, even in my more histrionic moments, imagine that I am a member of that oppressed working class.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich




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