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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 2026
In a market prone to exaggerated moves, investors need to step back and focus on individual stocks.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
On top of that, the lineup projects to be too left-handed at the moment, which would be further exaggerated by adding Bellinger back into the fold.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
While the brand’s Lotta wide leg continues to perform well, the trend for super wide and exaggerated shapes is simmering down.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 2026
In a market prone to exaggerated moves, investors need to step back and focus on individual stocks.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
In some cases, China has exaggerated its actual contributions, sowing mistrust about its agenda.
—Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
On top of that, the lineup projects to be too left-handed at the moment, which would be further exaggerated by adding Bellinger back into the fold.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaggerated
Adjective
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Aurélien is one of those rare maisons, a sophisticated fashion house that does not rely on spectacle or inflated positioning yet feels immediately relevant.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2026
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Rent to pay Wongchingchai started to worry about the longevity of Thai Soon in 2025, when inflated ingredient prices, depressed sales, looming tax fees and lingering COVID-19 woes pushed her to borrow money from her uncle, her mom and her friends.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Bags include a maxi tote and padded backpack with laptop pocket.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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And fortunately for Payton, Paton and company, this early 2026 draft class is padded with strengths in areas where the Broncos could stand to grow.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
23 Feb. 2026
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Trump may lead the GOP, but his control of crime is overstated and his support for effective law enforcement is seriously dubious.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
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Asher has said the department's website may have overstated the decline in violent crime when compared to the data reported to the FBI, but the trend is likely occurring.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
25 Feb. 2026
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Having a sleepover was the best way to spend a weekend, especially with a pile of brightly colored, probably-not-very-nutritious snacks.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2026
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The authors speculate that the horn, or crest, may have been brightly colored, based on the texture of the fossils, and that the crest may have been used to attract or communicate with other members of the species.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
22 Feb. 2026
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Every Meal Founder and President Rob Williams says during Operation Metro Surge, the organization has been stretched thin.—
Adam Duxter,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Fedde is being stretched out this spring, similar to Sean Burke, Jonathan Cannon, Sean Newcomb, Chris Murphy and Mike Vasil, in an attempt to join the rotation.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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His comedy, and his general outlook, strikes a balance between knowing how to get applause and learning how to live without it — an attitude his early introduction to the world of social media likely enhanced.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2026
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Since 2021, 18 states have enhanced their coverage to include checkups, X-rays, fillings, crowns, and dentures, while loosening annual dollar caps for benefits.—
Phil Galewitz,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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In a posthumous interview published the day after his death, Dane elaborated on the duo's love.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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In an interview with Deadline about his guest appearance, Dane, himself the father of two young daughters, elaborated on Mark’s conversations with his daughter from beyond.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 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 2 Mar. 2026.
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