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
Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
The ultra-low rise and an exaggerated wide leg only sweeten the deal.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Andrea Carbajal, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2026
But in other cases, Handala seems to have greatly exaggerated their hacking claims.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
There are also exaggerated, multimedia elements in the show that are both surprising and on-point.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
The ultra-low rise and an exaggerated wide leg only sweeten the deal.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
Slightly shimmering effects reflect light in a subtle way, bringing luminosity without being exaggerated; it can be glazed donut–style chrome, or for a more intense effect try a cat-eye finish.
—Andrea Carbajal, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2026
But in other cases, Handala seems to have greatly exaggerated their hacking claims.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaggerated
Adjective
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The suit argued that Live Nation's exclusivity contracts, threats to rivals, and leveraging of market domination over artists breached antitrust laws, resulting in inflated prices and stifled competition.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
15 Apr. 2026
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Attendees wearing cowboy hats line danced, petted fluffy white calves and posed for pictures in front of an inflated cactus.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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The inner hook is padded to prevent damage to the wheel.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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As gas prices continue to cause consternation for many drivers, visiting the pump has padded the wallet of at least one person in Southern California.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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The contradiction runs so deep that 62% of those same executives privately concede that the risk of unsanctioned shadow AI is overstated compared to the risk of not leveraging AI at all.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 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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Participants gave saliva samples before and after the students either colored quietly or participated in pet therapy.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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Illustrations inked and colored by NPR's Malaka Gharib This story was edited by Malaka Gharib.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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In the 53rd minute, however, LAFC defenders were stretched and Werner, on the left, struck a cross that found Ousseni Bouda for the first of the Burkina Faso native’s two goals on the day.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The recovery operation stretched into the wee hours.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The study published in the journal Construction and Building Materials also revealed that the triangular and wavy forms significantly enhanced the beam's ability to handle post-cracking stress.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Digest The entrance to the Colosseum in Rome has been renovated and enhanced with travertine marble by studio Stefano Boeri Interiors.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Knicks head coach Mike Brown elaborated on Thursday on his Wednesday comments regarding the number of changes his coaching staff made in-season his first year on the job.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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In a wide-ranging interview with Variety last month, Aron elaborated on his appreciation for what Ellison has been building, while also touching on the potential for more collaborations with Taylor Swift and the box office rebound that the movie business has been enjoying this year.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 Apr. 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 21 Apr. 2026.
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