high drama

noun

: a very exciting and dramatic event or events
a moment of high drama

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Bestselling author Colm Tóibín delivers a characteristically brilliant and gripping retelling of Clytemnestra and her children, a high drama made even richer thanks to his lush and immersive prose. — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 Spain reclaimed football's biggest prize on Sunday, defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in a tense World Cup final that delivered high drama both on and off the pitch. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 20 July 2026 The knockout round of 32 has been thrilling so far, and the high drama comes to Atlanta today. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 1 July 2026 The 2026 finals featured two four-point wins, two one-point wins and high drama. — Zach Harper, New York Times, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for high drama

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“High drama.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20drama. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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