as in exaggeration
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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Recent Examples of hyperbole
Sometimes the hyperbole is enough to set off a gag reflex.
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Patrick Moorhead, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
For Ab-Soul, rapping is not only his musical gift but a tool to honor his past, present, and future, while depicting life’s highs and lows through metaphors, hyperbole, and personification.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 June 2025
Saying that the present economic uncertainty could be traumatizing to Americans may seem like hyperbole.
—Clare Morell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
That might be a bit of hyperbole, but there have been some interesting releases over the years, including 5 Malt Whiskey, Brandy Cask Finish, Toasted Oak Oat Grain, and Chocolate Malt Whisper.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
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Patrick Moorhead, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
For Ab-Soul, rapping is not only his musical gift but a tool to honor his past, present, and future, while depicting life’s highs and lows through metaphors, hyperbole, and personification.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 June 2025
Saying that the present economic uncertainty could be traumatizing to Americans may seem like hyperbole.
—Clare Morell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
That might be a bit of hyperbole, but there have been some interesting releases over the years, including 5 Malt Whiskey, Brandy Cask Finish, Toasted Oak Oat Grain, and Chocolate Malt Whisper.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hyperbole
Noun
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Public media officials say those arguments are rooted in exaggerations and misperceptions about what the networks actually air.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
12 June 2025
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To reduce such a momentous decision to one individual would be an exaggeration.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Entertainment included two balloon artists from Krys Kreations, two strolling caricature artists from Draw the Crowd and Polynesian and Hawaiian music performed by the Stanley Family Trio from Center for World Music.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2025
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At a time when transgender people are under attack on many fronts, both the lack of representation and offensive caricatures of trans people cause real harm.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
11 June 2025
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“Hyperbole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyperbole. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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