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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Noun
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But the fastest swimming speed claims are almost certainly indefensible exaggerations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026 -
Historians, strategists, and analysts are brought in to give some context, particularly for the question of how much these impressions influence voters — do these performances merge with their targets’ public personas, turning comic exaggerations into liabilities?—
Jason Bailey,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Kuzovkov, who died of gunshot wounds to the head, chest and back, had painted unflattering caricatures of Putin, Kadyrov and other high-ranking Russian officials.—
Vanessa Gera,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Can storytelling help move audiences beyond caricatures, outrage, and contempt?—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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“Hyperboles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyperboles. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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