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
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
While the original dress's slender straps are traded in for a thicker halter and its criss-cross back is missing, this maxi dress's exaggerated low-cut neckline evokes the same sultriness as the iconic number.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 23 May 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
Reports of the Joker’s MVP death have been greatly exaggerated.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 23 May 2026
While the original dress's slender straps are traded in for a thicker halter and its criss-cross back is missing, this maxi dress's exaggerated low-cut neckline evokes the same sultriness as the iconic number.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 23 May 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
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This weakening of currency, combined with inflated jet fuel prices, has also led to one of the country’s major airlines, Air India, to cancel more than a quarter of its international flights between June and August.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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Getting at least three estimates can help homeowners identify inflated pricing, compare warranty coverage and better understand what services are included in the installation cost.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Facing elimination, Megan Grant padded her record-setting home run total during a nine-run second inning and UCLA routed Arkansas, 11-0, in five innings on Friday night at the Women’s College World Series.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
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The Yankees padded their lead in the seventh inning when Paul Goldschmidt worked a walk with the bases loaded.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
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Indie producers and distributors say its influence cannot be overstated.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
30 May 2026
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Many must multi-app, though this practice is greatly overstated by the platforms themselves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Broughton’s use of bright exterior paints was partly informed by conversations with marine biologists who were concerned that seabirds, such as petrels, might become confused by — or even accidentally strike — white- or gray-colored buildings.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
25 May 2026
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Several sequences are candy-colored, and many are filled with copious amounts of actual brand-name candy.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2026
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After taking a 50-37 lead into halftime, the Fire stretched their advantage to 25 points in the third quarter.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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The exhibition traces the arc of a career that stretched across nearly seven decades and helped make participation, movement, and perception central concerns of contemporary art.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
30 May 2026
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Upgraded features include enhanced on-and-off loading, including the ability for families to roll strollers directly into the glass cabin with ease.—
Carly Caramanna,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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The study examined 518 manager-subordinate relationships and found that this leadership approach enhanced both employee thriving and performance through stronger positive job attitudes.—
Mary Hemphill,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Chernov elaborated on his upcoming projects.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
23 May 2026
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Serna elaborated that there’s more to it than just an appearance; there’s an entire backstory to what the characters are doing.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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Teyana Taylor, ever the purposeful center of attention, donned a silver foil fringe look by Haider Ackermann for Tom Ford, but overdid it with a matching wig, converting her into a tinsel tree.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 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 Jun. 2026.
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