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
Despite the mess in her apartment, the man, like everyone else in her life, brushes off her fears as the exaggerations of an overactive imagination.
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Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
In the Coen brothers’ films, wondrous coincidences and absurd exaggerations come off as a comic cosmic order, as a cynical version of metaphysics.
—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
Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
In the Coen brothers’ films, wondrous coincidences and absurd exaggerations come off as a comic cosmic order, as a cynical version of metaphysics.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaggerations
Noun
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The characters are bright, marionette-like caricatures whom the author constructs and moves ostentatiously in full view of the reader, revealing his artistic devices with a sense of absurd, mischievous humor.—
Nelly Klos
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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Here, Köhler avoids the temptation to make caricatures out of either the fiery journalists or the defensive cast and crew.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Pajama sets also abounded, from immediate renditions in pink poplin with contrasting piping to less literal interpretations, such as a turquoise version with scalloped hems and embroideries.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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In fact, the outing displayed an exploration of embellishment for Hudson as several styles featured intricate embroideries.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Six of the 11 arrested were also charged with enhancements allowed in Proposition 36, which voters overwhelmingly approved last year.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
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The vast majority, about $59 billion, is earmarked for farm safety-net enhancements.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Exaggerations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exaggerations. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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