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
Height exaggeration is one of the oldest and most well-documented forms of self-inflation.
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Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
There are a number of driving forces behind this excited exaggeration.
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Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
This description of a county board doing the bidding of county unions is not an exaggeration.
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U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
Not surprisingly, Marx isn’t the only gubernatorial candidate for whom exaggeration and mythologizing are the modus operandi.
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Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for exaggeration
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
There are a number of driving forces behind this excited exaggeration.
—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
This description of a county board doing the bidding of county unions is not an exaggeration.
—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
Not surprisingly, Marx isn’t the only gubernatorial candidate for whom exaggeration and mythologizing are the modus operandi.
—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for exaggeration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaggeration
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And the thing about caricatures?
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Too often, caricatures are deployed to justify unfair and unjust treatment.
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The trailer for the upcoming season of Project Runway dropped today, and the marquee moment is Christian Siriano revealing that Banks is going to be a permanent judge on the upcoming season, trademark hyperbole and all.
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For a single game, the Giants were as dramatic and enjoyable as the sport of baseball allows, and that’s not hyperbole.
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While gentle stretching is generally safe for most people after eating, vigorous exercise and/or movements that compress the abdomen can lead to discomfort.
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Michelle is way ahead of me on the whole stretching and flexibility tip.
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The vast majority, about $59 billion, is earmarked for farm safety-net enhancements.
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With this uptick in usage, Google hasn’t seen a reduction of headcount – companies are leaning into AI as an enhancement tool.
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That sort of flamboyant overstatement became central to Turner’s personal brand—and made for irresistible copy in the dailies.
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In clinical trials, acronyms can also invite overstatement.
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In December 2025, Sudakov and two of his graduate students drastically simplified the team’s coloring model, improving their new bounds even further.
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Jaden Smith at Christian Louboutin is keeping the category interesting with his designs, including details like gradient coloring and wide square toes.
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“Exaggeration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exaggeration. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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