as in exaggeration
the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts
"enough food to feed a whole army" is a common example of hyperbole
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Recent Examples of hyperbole
On the other hand, as a hyperbole of critical consensus around it and of wider aspirations on its behalf, the sentiment is harder to argue against.
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Chris R. Morgan, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
Pillsbury’s assertion that the garage had millions of lights was a bit of hyperbole.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
Audiences want clarification, not pontification and certainly not hyperbole.
—Jerry Weissman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Again, the praise is no hyperbole.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
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Chris R. Morgan, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
Pillsbury’s assertion that the garage had millions of lights was a bit of hyperbole.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
Audiences want clarification, not pontification and certainly not hyperbole.
—Jerry Weissman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Again, the praise is no hyperbole.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hyperbole
Noun
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The decision in Gardner’s favor could become a significant ruling for celebrities who use humor, exaggeration and sarcasm that some might find inappropriate when responding to strangers on social media platforms.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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What could have been a slapdash dish in lesser hands was, at the risk of exaggeration and without question, one of my favorite bites of the year.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The characters are bright, marionette-like caricatures whom the author constructs and moves ostentatiously in full view of the reader, revealing his artistic devices with a sense of absurd, mischievous humor.—
Nelly Klos
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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Here, Köhler avoids the temptation to make caricatures out of either the fiery journalists or the defensive cast and crew.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Hyperbole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyperbole. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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