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
Behind the private gates of Clos du Lac, where vineyards edge the winding roads, one hilltop estate overlooking Folsom Lake pulls off the Mediterranean spirit so seamlessly that comparisons to the Italian countryside don’t feel like exaggeration.
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David Caraccio
march 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Together, these individuals bedevil lawmakers with their flag-waving and their exaggerations about the alien problem.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
There is not a lick of exaggeration in that statement.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 24 Mar. 2026
Its exaggeration of biology, linguistics, and evolution requires much greater suspension of disbelief.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
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David Caraccio
march 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Together, these individuals bedevil lawmakers with their flag-waving and their exaggerations about the alien problem.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
There is not a lick of exaggeration in that statement.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 24 Mar. 2026
Its exaggeration of biology, linguistics, and evolution requires much greater suspension of disbelief.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaggeration
Noun
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The result has been something like an inverse caricature of Republican complaints about diversity, equity, and inclusion, a system in which the incompetent rise not because of their abilities but because of their sycophancy.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
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There are some surprise attractions too, from the Cartoon Museum, which documents the history of British cartoons, caricatures and comics, to the spectacular Byzantine-style Fitzrovia Chapel with its gold mosaic ceiling where King Charles recorded his Christmas broadcast in 2024.—
Siobhan Grogan,
TheWeek,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The bill’s supporters rely on conspiratorial hyperbole that would make a MAGA podcaster proud.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2026
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Political hyperbole lowers the threshold of what the public can imagine as legitimate, as allowable.—
Stephanie A,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The first happens in accordance with the Earth’s rotation, the second will be healed with stretching and Ibuprofen, and the third is simply a fact of life and the passage of time.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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Warming up with light movement, such as walking or dynamic stretching, before a workout as well as cooling down afterward can help prepare muscles, improve flexibility and reduce soreness.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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The health benefits of creatine include strength and muscle enhancement, improved bone, brain and heart health, and help fighting certain neuromuscular conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS) and muscular dystrophy.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2026
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Upgrades include enhancements to its processor, audio system, and webcam, with the biggest changes being to the ports.—
Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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That appears to be an overstatement.—
Leila Gharagozlou,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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That might sound like an overstatement of Murray’s abilities.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The coloring and low profile on this design still feels neutral while adding a little visual interest with the ornate patterning.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
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Add the onions and saute until soft without coloring, about 4 minutes.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Exaggeration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exaggeration. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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