as in caricature
the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts
their exaggeration was such that a rainstorm became a hurricane
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Recent Examples of exaggeration
The four first-round picks is an exaggeration, because Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois traded one (and a prospect) for each player, but the point is sound.
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Eric Stephens, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Any exaggeration of the harms of COVID vaccines by ACIP’s members could give the committee, and ultimately Bhattacharya’s CDC, justification to advise certain populations to stop taking the shots altogether.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
That’s not much of an exaggeration, as Yorkville found out Tuesday night.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Hite rarely entertained the possibility that people might be answering her questionnaire on a particularly bad day, or that anonymity might encourage exaggeration.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
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Eric Stephens, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Any exaggeration of the harms of COVID vaccines by ACIP’s members could give the committee, and ultimately Bhattacharya’s CDC, justification to advise certain populations to stop taking the shots altogether.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
That’s not much of an exaggeration, as Yorkville found out Tuesday night.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Hite rarely entertained the possibility that people might be answering her questionnaire on a particularly bad day, or that anonymity might encourage exaggeration.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaggeration
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This narratively thin work almost feels like a Malick caricature, what with all the endless voice-over, shots of men kneeling apologetically before women, and romantic melodrama between characters played by Rooney Mara, Michael Fassbender, Natalie Portman, and Gosling.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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The South’s special flair got lost in a haze of avocado toast pop-ups, reality show caricatures, and music festivals that turned into marketing conferences.—
Rafael Peña,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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Much is made of the iconography of the character of Mary Poppins — one of cinema's most famous, hyperbole be darned — but perhaps not enough is owed to how Julie Andrews, on the cusp of 30, simultaneously brought green charisma and decades of wisdom to the magical, practical nanny.—
Darren Franich,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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While the myth of the starving artist is so named for its hyperbole, sustaining a living wage as an artist is an ongoing struggle few would deny.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Even moderate activities like walking, cycling or stretching can provide noticeable benefits.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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In the meantime, Howard, the Wolverines’ first-round opponent, headed to the court for some pre-game stretching, setting up directly in front of what had been Michigan State’s bench.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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Three of the charges carry enhancements, one with fleeing the scene of a crime and two for great bodily injury to the victim, prosecutors said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2026
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While prosecutors continue investigating hate crime enhancements, the community remains shaken by the brazen, daytime violence.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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That might sound like an overstatement of Murray’s abilities.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2026
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Rather than feeling stuck between silence and overstatement, the most effective leaders are taking a more intentional approach.—
Teresa Hopke,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Female Joro spiders are known for their vibrant yellow coloring and blue-black markings, per University of Georgia experts.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Also, using green food coloring, dye the milk in the refrigerator green.—
Amanda Rock,
Parents,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Exaggeration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exaggeration. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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