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
Rachel Flynn, People.com, 9 June 2025
The industry satire features many Hollywood types playing perfectly exaggerated versions of themselves, starting with Martin Scorsese and working on down.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
Sarah Jessica Parker opted for a black tea-length lace dress with an exaggerated shoulder and a rhinestone collar.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 29 May 2025
Nicole Ari Parker opted for a black-and-white look featuring a blazer with an exaggerated shiny lapel and shoulders.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
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Adjective
The matching column skirt draped to the floor, while the back of the top had an exaggerated corset that laced up.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 9 June 2025
The industry satire features many Hollywood types playing perfectly exaggerated versions of themselves, starting with Martin Scorsese and working on down.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
Sarah Jessica Parker opted for a black tea-length lace dress with an exaggerated shoulder and a rhinestone collar.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 29 May 2025
Nicole Ari Parker opted for a black-and-white look featuring a blazer with an exaggerated shiny lapel and shoulders.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaggerated
Adjective
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Having fresh eggs in the backyard avoids the need to pay inflated egg prices.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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Her ensemble featured a simple yet striking little black dress with a semi-sheer bodice and a voluminous, inflated hemline, perfectly paired with dainty black mules and matching arm cuffs on both wrists.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
10 June 2025
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Each of those more than 20,000 participants’ hotel payments may have unknowingly padded the bank accounts of the three Stars employees.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2025
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Each of those more than 20,000 participants’ hotel payments may have unknowingly padded the bank accounts of the three Stars employees.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2025
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Immigrants’ impact on the nation’s health care system can be overstated in heated political rhetoric.—
Paula Andalo / KFF Health News and,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Thomas Elias column that posted online March 4 and ran March 7 in the Bay Area News Group’s print weeklies incorrectly overstated what could be built under two different California housing laws.—
Bay Area News Group,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Phoenix Raceway bag policy Phoenix Raceway's bag policy allows bags that are fully clear or colored clear plastic, vinyl or mesh.—
Ed Masley,
The Arizona Republic,
21 Dec. 2024
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These small, dimpled bumps look white, pink, or skin-colored.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
19 Oct. 2024
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The second one is a bit more abstract and is enhanced by video.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Ben's permanent transformation into the rock-like Thing was a constant source of guilt and shame, while Johnny's ability to fly and engulf himself in flames only enhanced his youthful moodiness.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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In Friday’s post, Roan elaborated on her love for the genre.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
14 Mar. 2025
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Lawrence elaborated on the decision being contingent on Sudeikis, both artistically and personally, noting the actor’s children would play a role in his decision.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Nearby is Nari Ward’s Swing (2010), a car tire embellished with shoe tips, shoe tongues, and a rope.—
Shantay Robinson,
ARTnews.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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The sleeveless, ankle-length garment clung to her figure and was embellished with a design across her bust line.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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The White House did note that the tariffs can be expanded.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Listed in Hong Kong, Prada has expanded rapidly under Miuccia and Bertelli, owning other brands including the fast-growing Miu Miu and Church’s shoes.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Exaggerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exaggerated. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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