as in inflated
extended beyond normal or realistic bounds
loves the exaggerated emotions that are part and parcel of grand opera
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as in padded
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
the American colonist John Smith is believed by many historians to have exaggerated his adventures
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as in overstated
to describe or express in too strong terms
it would be impossible to exaggerate the importance of this entrance exam
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Recent Examples of exaggerated
ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
The New York Jets live in a world of hyperbole, where moments and words get exaggerated beyond the point of their original meaning.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Rafael Carranza, ProPublica, 26 Mar. 2026
The lack of chemistry between the couple is exaggerated by Segel’s blasé performance, made all the more expressionless by Weaving’s naturally expressive face.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 16 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Reports of the death of the world’s oldest living land animal — a nearly 200-year-old tortoise — were greatly exaggerated.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
The New York Jets live in a world of hyperbole, where moments and words get exaggerated beyond the point of their original meaning.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
The monitor’s team published a report in October that concluded the Sheriff’s Office had greatly exaggerated the cost.
—Rafael Carranza, ProPublica, 26 Mar. 2026
The lack of chemistry between the couple is exaggerated by Segel’s blasé performance, made all the more expressionless by Weaving’s naturally expressive face.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaggerated
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American oil companies can sell as much as ever, now at an inflated price.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
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Criticisms of the Miami signature bridge project To critics who have complained from the start that the project was a waste of taxpayer money better spent on expanding public transit, the inflated costs and delays are all too predictable.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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The roomy main compartment, zippered hanging pocket, and padded laptop sleeve mean everything has a place, so there’s no more digging around for your passport at the gate.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2026
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Steyer, who’s polling ahead of Swalwell in some surveys, has reportedly padded his campaign coffers with more than $38 million of his own cash.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Claims that Tehran's capabilities have been obliterated are overstated.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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Many homeowners have heard that mulching clippings contributes to thatch buildup in a lawn, but that concern is overstated.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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The plum colored built-ins add lots of personality to the small space.—
Lindsey Mather,
Architectural Digest,
7 Apr. 2026
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But much like other corals, those born in the darkness can be brightly colored.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
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My parents took me on my first flight at three months old and never stopped, raising me in a world that stretched far beyond home.—
Shayla Martin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Apr. 2026
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The other day, a squad of dancers stretched and limbered up in the halls as, outside, the lions stayed still.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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At the Smart Works capsule collection launch in 2019, Meghan enhanced the look with gold accessories and brown heels.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Microsoft, whose stock sunk 23% in the first quarter, has ramped up spending on data centers for cloud customers such as OpenAI, and investors are seeking signs that products enhanced with AI models will boost revenue and profitability.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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Officials have not yet elaborated on how Webber was able to operate a vehicle or fire a weapon.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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The 49ers prioritized improving both the training staff and roster depth this offseason, and the 61-year-old head coach elaborated on those changes after day one of the spring session.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Piastri made an ambitious lunge on Norris in the penultimate lap, but overdid it and locked his front wheel, nearly crashing into his teammate.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Exaggerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exaggerated. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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