Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melodramatize
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Heidenreich put on a Steelers cap and saluted.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026 -
Knicks head coach Mike Brown says frequently adjusting defensive coverages and assignments is key in preventing Brunson from being put on an island in the Knicks’ first-round playoff series — and beyond.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Still, overemphasizing national trend lines fails to acknowledge how new converts can change a community.—
Luis Parrales,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
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Questions at debates and forums have tended to overemphasize who’s giving what to whom over other important matters in this election.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Herzog naturally plays up the enigma at hand with epic grandeur, occasionally overdoing it but usually hitting the mark.—
Eric Kohn,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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But Jokic hasn’t played up to that caliber through three games of this series, which is a major reason that Minnesota holds a 2-1 advantage heading into Saturday’s Game 4.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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Charlotte Tilbury shoppers also appreciate that the product doesn’t exaggerate or settle into their fine lines.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Iranian hackers boasted online of the hacks against Patel and the medical device maker while exaggerating their impact.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
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Companies that overstate their capabilities may face regulatory investigations, securities litigation, reputational damage, and valuation pressure.—
Perrie M. Weiner,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Iran is China’s largest trading partner in the Middle East, but, as an expert explains to Isaac Chotiner, the two countries’ ties have been overstated.—
Austin Elias-de Jesus,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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The news release his office issued did not elaborate on the nature of the allegations.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors said that the images were uncovered during a series of search warrants, but did not elaborate on the content.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Melodramatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodramatize. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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