as in exaggerated
extended beyond normal or realistic bounds
the hyperbolized sentiments that are so commonly found in popular love songs
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as in enhanced
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
even if she did hyperbolize her account of an encounter with a bear, it still must have been pretty scary
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Adjective
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Since the movie features an exaggerated take on real-life dating shows, what was your experience like filming a reality show within a movie?—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025 -
But are those exaggerated reactions innate or learned?—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Sep. 2025
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For private individuals, the inflated costs are inconvenient but bearable.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The result is a toxic mix of inflated expectations, disillusioned boards, and wasted budgets that lead to the 95% figure above.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Hyperbolized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyperbolized. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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