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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Recent Examples of hyperbolized
Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Adjective
As carefully chronicled by historian Greg Grandin, Washington’s murderous interventionism in Latin America regularly found justification in hyperbolized or utterly fictional accounts of the region’s poverty, crime, drug trafficking, and general disorder.
—Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hyperbolized
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The result is exaggerated price moves, especially in smaller precious metals markets, where relatively modest inflows can push prices sharply higher, making the rally feel detached from traditional supply-and-demand dynamics.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Rowland maintained the sharp lines of the shoes and paired them with an oversize sculptural jacket with exaggerated lapels, with nothing underneath.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Oversized fits—from bomber jackets and cow-print fleece coordinates to wide-leg jeans—were balanced with boots with inflated toes and straps.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Jan. 2026
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The ball itself was usually an inflated animal bladder, like a cow bladder, explains Louis Moore, a professor at Michigan State University, who teaches sports history.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Hyperbolized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyperbolized. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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