as in caricature
the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts
their exaggeration was such that a rainstorm became a hurricane
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Recent Examples of exaggeration
Each reiteration and exaggeration of Mary’s bad behavior is another civic stroke of the chisel that perfects the monumental Lincoln in our collective imagination.
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Thomas Mallon, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
And half the conference isn't an exaggeration, considering Sankey's prior remarks.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Some of the claims were an exaggeration.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Criminologists point out that society can create a narrative — whether based on reality or an exaggeration of it — that dominates culture and surpasses the motives of one person.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
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Thomas Mallon, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
And half the conference isn't an exaggeration, considering Sankey's prior remarks.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Some of the claims were an exaggeration.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Criminologists point out that society can create a narrative — whether based on reality or an exaggeration of it — that dominates culture and surpasses the motives of one person.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaggeration
Noun
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The writing and the acting boldly flirt with cliche and caricature, which, as the show is about 100% pastiche, drawn from films more than three-quarters of a century old, could scarcely be avoided and isn’t really a problem.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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In 1856, the body of what is thought to have been the first gorilla to reach Europe was purchased by a travel writer, taxidermist, and showman who transformed it into a bizarre caricature of Martin Luther—the facial expressions were supposed to be similar.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
18 May 2026
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The Culture Yard, like many Copenhagen sustainability leaders, avoids greenwashing and marketing hyperbole.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Having to fight and co-exist with those hell-bent on spewing lies and attention-grabbing hyperbole only clouds up the room, ruins the mood and takes away minutes from those who have been tackling real problems that truly need their government’s help.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Michael Fredericson, a professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Stanford University and director of PM&R Sports Medicine in the university’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, said recovery time and stretching are essential for athletes of all ages, but especially older adults.—
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Drawing heavily from imagery captured by the James Webb Space Telescope, Zelinskie's visuals, projected on a wall of the gallery, shifted through wavelengths of light to simulate the astronomical phenomenon of redshift — the stretching of light across space and time.—
Steve Spaleta,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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They're aided by AI-powered enhancement over Bluetooth connections, as well as Soundcore's HearID EQ personalization tool that can have a profound effect on the way your content sounds.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 May 2026
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The $1 billion is earmarked for the Secret Service, including security enhancements to the new White House East Wing, where the ballroom is being built.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
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That sort of flamboyant overstatement became central to Turner’s personal brand—and made for irresistible copy in the dailies.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
6 May 2026
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In clinical trials, acronyms can also invite overstatement.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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The answer is a definite no, don't add red food coloring to your hummingbird food recipe.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Clad in an Avaro Figlio powder blue drop-waist gown with a black bodice, Bailey unleashed her box braids on the carpet, exposing the subtle progression of her dark coloring.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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“Exaggeration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exaggeration. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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