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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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51Թ History and Origins

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“We will demonstrate that all remaining claims are without merit. It is shameful that these foolish and frivolous legal theatrics continue. They are reputationally and financially costly to Drake and have no chance of success.”

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The springtime complement to Halloween Horror Nights, Fan Fest Nights focuses on theme park theatrics and sci-fi, gaming and anime rather than horror.

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The first is to replay the “resist!” theatrics of the first Trump term.

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Backed by the 77-year-old Queen guitarist as well as a large gospel choir in angelic robes, the mustachioed pop-rock dreamboat nailed Freddie Mercury’s lung-busting theatrics — and, more important, seemed to be having a blast as he moved through each of the song’s many rock-operatic twists and turns.

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"The ICJ is not a stage for political theatrics, and it must not be weaponised for disinformation," the UAE said in a statement.

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