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
Sarah Min, CNBC, 5 June 2026
The Moment finds electro-pop sensation Charli XCX wrestling with these questions, playing an exaggerated version of herself in the wake of the Brat Summer cultural phenomenon.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
There are also credible questions over whether Mills exaggerated his military record during his first campaign.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
What that means for investors is that any moves up or down following the IPO could be exaggerated as investors are forced to chase the stock, adding to overall index volatility.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 5 June 2026
The Moment finds electro-pop sensation Charli XCX wrestling with these questions, playing an exaggerated version of herself in the wake of the Brat Summer cultural phenomenon.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
Verb
The team, according to records shared with Semafor by Moore’s office, is digging into whether Moore had exaggerated his military record, as well as his high school and collegiate basketball tenure.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
There are also credible questions over whether Mills exaggerated his military record during his first campaign.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaggerated
Adjective
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Beyond-high ticket prices have drawn protests, along with inflated mass-transportation costs in host cities.—
Greg Cote
June 4,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Unlike Benitez, who arrived at Anfield with inflated confidence having won two La Liga titles in three seasons at Valencia, along with the UEFA Cup, Iraola’s track record is one of a developer at each of his previous clubs rather than a deliverer of trophies.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The open-toe style had a rounded black footbed, padded upper and a thick rubber sole with deep grooves along the bottom edge.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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The singer’s hips were padded, her hands were gloved and her face artfully shaded by a giant hat designed by Stephen Jones millinery that was lined with golf leaf.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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The crime threat is also often overstated, particularly as Baltimore’s historic reduction in violent crime continues.—
Peter Jensen,
Baltimore Sun,
3 June 2026
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The importance of shrines and temples to the cultural life of Tokyo can’t be overstated.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
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For roughly 240 years, the Constitution has held strong because political leaders have generally colored within its lines in good faith, keeping faith in the process, as described by Yale Law professor John Witt.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
9 June 2026
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Cunningham colored my hair with BLONDME Lightener 9+ for optimal lift and minimal breakage.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
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The parade stretched from Copley Square to Boston Common with marchers, supporters and more than 300 groups taking part in what organizers described as the largest Pride celebration and empowerment event in New England.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Sanoja made it 3-0 with an RBI single in the sixth and pinch-hitter Liam Hicks stretched the lead to four with a sacrifice fly.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Verb
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What Doremus has done though, is to make his own thing with a similar concept, a film greatly enhanced by the lilting presence of Clarke, who is wonderful in this role(s), showing us the glory of fate, and its price.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
5 June 2026
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The tank has been enhanced as part of a beautification of the island.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Perhaps because the photopolymer plate printing used to make it was already elaborated on in the best-selling 1993 novel The Club Dumas and its 1999 knockoff film adaptation, The Ninth Gate).—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
8 June 2026
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Earlier this year, Ferreira elaborated on her decision to leave the show, on the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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But a new book by former first lady Jill Biden suggests that these reassuring portraits of an octogenarian president with enviable stamina were embellished.—
Kaylah Jackson,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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Frankel—who strutted down the W South Beach runway wearing a black strappy bikini embellished with silver hardware followed by a cheeky blue and white crochet bikini—said she’s managed to find a silver lining to the overwhelming online scrutiny.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
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“Exaggerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exaggerated. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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