Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melodramatize
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Soon after, Walker and Clark met a bartender working at Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge who wanted to put on a weekly bluegrass show.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
22 Aug. 2025 -
Rzeznik continues to tour, putting on high-energy, resonating performances.—
Ashley Westerman,
NPR,
22 Aug. 2025
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See how schools did The U.S. News & World Report's rankings have come under scrutiny over the years, however, for favoring certain kinds of schools and overemphasizing standardized testing scores, which have historically favored wealthier districts.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
19 Aug. 2025
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But a frequent misstep, especially in the games industry, is overemphasizing creative vision without addressing business fundamentals.—
Roman Gurskiy,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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May has tinkered with his pitch mix since landing in Boston, throwing more cutters, which may be helping his fastball and slider play up.—
Owen Poindexter,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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Assuming players play up to their abilities, the Chiefs should have a dangerous offense.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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Some politicians will always seek to exploit immigration anxieties, exaggerate problems, and spread misinformation.—
Alexander Kustov,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Aug. 2025
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While there are some potential side effects, people on social media exaggerate or misrepresent the risks.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
11 Aug. 2025
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Dan Kois at Slate pointed out in 2010 that some of the age panic around Cauldron may have been overstated.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
22 Aug. 2025
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But to your overall point, yes, do not overstate these latest movies.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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Today’s war may at some stage be wound down by diplomats elaborating confidence-building measures, outlining ten-point plans, and drafting treaties.—
MICHAEL KIMMAGE,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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Levy did not elaborate on whether there would be job losses as part of the decision.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Melodramatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodramatize. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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