exaggeration

noun

ig-ˌza-jə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce exaggeration (audio)
Definition of exaggerationnext
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 The first thing to say is that, in the case of Pierron specifically, there may well be a bit of exaggeration going on here. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 21 June 2026 This isn’t an over exaggeration. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 17 June 2026 That profile — outsider, migrant, adopted identity, ascent to the top tier — is, without much exaggeration, the story Saudi Arabia is trying to write for itself in world football. — Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 16 June 2026 Black comedy is among the hardest tones to nail, and if there was a single knowing wink from the actors or even a soupçon of exaggeration in the execution, the whole thing could simply become too tiresomely antic to be actually funny. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for exaggeration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaggeration
  1. caricature
  2. hyperbole
  3. stretching
  4. enhancement
  5. overstatement
  6. coloring
Noun
  • Olikara, who grew up around Wisconsin’s farmland, bristles at how routinely rural America is flattened into caricature.
    — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Honestly, Suzie has been a caricature of a demanding boss straight from some sort of rom-com situation, but Paula finally dresses her down here and the scene is delightful.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 24 June 2026
Definition of caricature
Noun
  • A lot of that discourse, including what will be depicted as news in media stories about the negotiations, is noise and hyperbole.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 July 2026
  • Trump is known for his hyperbole, but even those who disagree with the decision on the president's ability to fire commissioners say this is a huge concentration of power in the hands of the president.
    — Tamara Keith, NPR, 1 July 2026
Definition of hyperbole
Noun
  • Activities such as walking, swimming, cycling, stretching, and yoga are all beneficial.
    — Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 6 July 2026
  • The coating also adds a layer of protection to fibers to help prevent fading, stretching, and pilling.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
Definition of stretching
Noun
  • They can be triggered by something as small as a single word, a passing comment, or a seemingly harmless decision or, as with Steve and Lilly, a seemingly appropriate request for clarification or small enhancement.
    — Susan MacKenty Brady, Fortune, 14 July 2026
  • These software enhancements are expected to be important as the MQ-25A progresses through further development stages.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of enhancement
Noun
  • 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
  • In clinical trials, acronyms can also invite overstatement.
    — Clarissa Brincat, Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of overstatement
Noun
  • Gorgeous coloring, the profile, everything about her was just drop dead gorgeous.
    — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026
  • This recipe skips the traditional green food coloring in favor of chives for noticeably colorful freshness.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Definition of coloring

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