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as in to enhance
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 to overstate
to describe or express in too strong terms
it would be impossible to exaggerate the importance of this entrance exam
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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 exaggerate
David Ingram, NBC news, 16 Sep. 2025
Moving to a six-month reporting period could delay those insights and exaggerate stock moves during shifts in the economy and various industries.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Wakanda Forever — wore a white Lever Couture gown with an exaggerated standup collar, which obstructed the view of attendees sitting behind her and caused a frenzy of social-media chatter.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Henry Alford, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The young family were the only people on the block who elected to ride out the storm, believing the stark warnings were being exaggerated.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Tesla has previously been accused of exaggerating the capabilities of its software, including in a wrongful-death trial this summer over a different piece of Tesla software known as Autopilot.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 16 Sep. 2025
Moving to a six-month reporting period could delay those insights and exaggerate stock moves during shifts in the economy and various industries.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The mid-rise fit and exaggerated flare feel straight out of the ’70s, but the cut is modern enough to flatter curves without overwhelming your frame.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Wakanda Forever — wore a white Lever Couture gown with an exaggerated standup collar, which obstructed the view of attendees sitting behind her and caused a frenzy of social-media chatter.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
The production’s director, Eric Ting, who stood nearby with various assistants, suggested that Costanzo’s look be naturalistic, whereas the play’s other characters be exaggerated.
—Henry Alford, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The young family were the only people on the block who elected to ride out the storm, believing the stark warnings were being exaggerated.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaggerate
inflated
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The inflated silhouette is a Luar signature, one that Lopez often dons on regular days running errands around town.—
Ana Karina Zatarain,
New Yorker,
19 Sep. 2025
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Hopkins approved millions of dollars in inflated invoices submitted by Pryor.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Exaggerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exaggerate. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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