hyperboles

plural of hyperbole
as in exaggerations
the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts "enough food to feed a whole army" is a common example of hyperbole

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“Hyperboles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyperboles. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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