as in caricatures
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 exaggerations
In the Coen brothers’ films, wondrous coincidences and absurd exaggerations come off as a comic cosmic order, as a cynical version of metaphysics.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2025
In commercial comedies nowadays, humor mostly happens through dialog or slapstick or exaggerations.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2025
However, most of these accounts are considered myths or gross exaggerations.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Feb. 2025
Reliable reporting from Sudan is difficult given communication challenges and exaggerations by both the RSF and the Sudanese military.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
As with all wars, propaganda based on lies and exaggerations has permeated the media to dehumanize our enemy.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
Public faith in public health officials has plummeted because of exaggerations and outright falsehoods.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
On the opposite end of the spectrum, most Republicans, 71 percent, view those statements as exaggerations.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Drake’s stardom is, seemingly in Lamar’s eyes, hollow, built on a foundation of falsehoods, or at least exaggerations, and done without principles.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2025
In commercial comedies nowadays, humor mostly happens through dialog or slapstick or exaggerations.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2025
However, most of these accounts are considered myths or gross exaggerations.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Feb. 2025
Reliable reporting from Sudan is difficult given communication challenges and exaggerations by both the RSF and the Sudanese military.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
As with all wars, propaganda based on lies and exaggerations has permeated the media to dehumanize our enemy.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
Public faith in public health officials has plummeted because of exaggerations and outright falsehoods.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
On the opposite end of the spectrum, most Republicans, 71 percent, view those statements as exaggerations.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Drake’s stardom is, seemingly in Lamar’s eyes, hollow, built on a foundation of falsehoods, or at least exaggerations, and done without principles.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaggerations
Noun
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The rapport between these two veteran actors turn what could have been seriously dodgy caricatures into a first-rate double act — think Abbott and Costello with sidecurls and silencers.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 Aug. 2025
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The Sex Lives of College Girls took an honorable stab, but the characters can feel like caricatures.—
Nikki Sternberg,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Metallic gold elements, cotton jacquards and intricate embroideries are central to the romantic theme.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Aug. 2025
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DePaulo, who is based in New York, is known for his sculptural bridal and eveningwear designs featuring intricate embroideries and beading.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
5 Aug. 2025
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Soldier feedback from the event is shaping ongoing enhancements to ensure warfighter readiness and operational relevance in dynamic threat environments, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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In a 2022 update on a webpage for the tower, city officials said enhancements were being made to the flooring and railing as well as additional maintenance work.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Exaggerations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exaggerations. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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