Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melodramatize
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The Steelers will put on pads for the first time this training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa., and, as is tradition, the main event of practice will be the spirited backs on ’backers drill.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
29 July 2025 -
Each worker must don personal protective equipment and put on special boots before entering the area.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
29 July 2025
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Aspirational Luxury Falls In 2025, the luxury market is looking down the barrel at its first major slowdown in 15 years, excepting the Covid years, and BCG puts much of the blame on brands’ overemphasizing the aspirational consumer segment.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Thursday’s announcement that Anna Wintour would be stepping away from her day-to-day duties at American Vogue elicited a frenzy rarely seen in media news these days — though the headlines in many cases overemphasized the idea of a departure versus the realignment of her role at Condé Nast.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2025
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Choosing a contrasting grout color will play up the shape of your tile, while a monochromatic grout-tile combination creates a more seamless backdrop.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
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The trio played up the ambiguous nature of the characters' romantic relationship, but the new trailer teases much more.—
Ryan Coleman Published,
EW.com,
24 July 2025
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And the singer is certainly not exaggerating: hopping onto the guests-only ferry out to Palomino Island feels like moving from paradise to heaven itself.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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Other Reddit users are offering their takes, with many agreeing that the woman might be exaggerating her symptoms.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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The strategic importance of this is hard to overstate.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
28 July 2025
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Since then, researchers and doctors have determined the cancer risk was overstated.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
25 July 2025
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Head coach Sean Payton said the Broncos’ starting right tackle would likely be back to participating Saturday or Monday, but didn’t elaborate on what’s kept McGlinchey out.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
25 July 2025
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Lillard’s video message also introduced Ulrich, who declined to elaborate on his role in the film.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
25 July 2025
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“Melodramatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodramatize. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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