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
Who knew what other wild exaggerations Wise had chosen to believe?
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Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
That may be somewhat an exaggeration, at least for audience members who recognize Thornton Wilder’s many references to ancient literature and history.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
During a Rolling Stone interview in November, Thornton described the report as an exaggeration.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Ellis wrote American Psycho as a satire of excess, a grotesque exaggeration of Reagan era moral vacancy.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
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Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
That may be somewhat an exaggeration, at least for audience members who recognize Thornton Wilder’s many references to ancient literature and history.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
During a Rolling Stone interview in November, Thornton described the report as an exaggeration.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Ellis wrote American Psycho as a satire of excess, a grotesque exaggeration of Reagan era moral vacancy.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaggeration
Noun
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Often employing caricature, distortion and symbolism to communicate anxiety and resistance, his works are personal and political, offering a critique of the systems that oppress people of color.—
Evan Nicole Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Yet this caricature of Jackson as an anti-white, anti-Semitic demagogue never reflected the man.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But this is the season of hyperbole, so the Dodgers still have a chance to go 194-0 between the Cactus League and the regular season.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia on Wednesday announced another quarter of astounding quarterly growth as investors try to decipher whether technology’s latest craze is overblown hyperbole or a springboard into a new era of prosperity and productivity.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Research into stretching and blood sugar is limited, but studies have had promising results.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
25 Feb. 2026
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Another candidate, this one for a high-level position, was doing a lot of stretching, Nibler said.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Under the proposal, the city would create three safety enhancement zones — two surrounding Willow and Slide Hill parks and a third encompassing much of downtown Davis.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Jacob Francisallen Clare pleaded guilty to kidnapping from outside California and deprivation of child custody with a sentencing enhancement for kidnapping a child younger than 14, all felonies.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Rather than feeling stuck between silence and overstatement, the most effective leaders are taking a more intentional approach.—
Teresa Hopke,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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With job growth averaging just shy of 40,000 in that period, an overstatement that size would equate to payroll losses of about 20,000 per month.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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There will be a live piano performance, woodblock printmaking, paper mâché egg coloring, kids’ painting project and a community Sofreh Haftseen project.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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For families Kids 12 and under are greeted with Serene the Labrador cookies and coloring pages at check-in, and little ones ages 3–7 get their own slippers, pajamas, bathrobes, and toothbrushes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Exaggeration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exaggeration. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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