theatricalization

noun

Meaning

The process of adapting something into a dramatic or stage-like form to heighten its emotional impact or visual appeal.

Examples

The theatricalization of the political debate turned a serious policy discussion into a televised spectacle.
Critics argued that the theatricalization of the trial distracted the public from the actual legal evidence.

Synonyms: dramatization, staging, spectacularization, theatricality

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theatricalization

noun

Pronunciation: ˌθiːətrɪkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

Definition

The process of adapting something into a dramatic or stage-like form to heighten its emotional impact or visual appeal.

Examples

The theatricalization of the political debate turned a serious policy discussion into a televised spectacle.
Critics argued that the theatricalization of the trial distracted the public from the actual legal evidence.
Her theatricalization of the mundane daily routine made the performance piece surprisingly engaging for the audience.

Synonyms of theatricalization

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