Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melodramatize
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Who better to put on siren duty than Raiders draft pick and reigning Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza?—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026 -
On March 30, Marist put on a power show, defeating Lincoln-Way West 11-5 in New Lenox.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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The old name overemphasized the role of the ovary in this condition and did not describe how PMOS can affect many body systems.—
Melanie Cree,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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As a result, regulatory approaches that overemphasize capabilities and pre-deployment testing will struggle to prevent the harms that emerge in real-world use.—
Ion Stoica,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
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Gray and White Marble Island Bring in pale tones of peach and light blue to play up the undertones of warmer white and gray shades.—
Lauren Jones,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
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If Yamal plays up to his potential, La Roja could very well earn its second star above its crest.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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The companies, meanwhile, say opportunistic lawyers and public adjusters are playing to fears and driving up costs for everyone by exaggerating the risks and damage.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
31 May 2026
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The upsell should accelerate or exaggerate the result, the downsell should preserve the win, the bump should be a no-brainer.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Other men have adopted a more defensive posture, claiming to overstate their height only because everyone else is doing it.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
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The crime threat is also often overstated, particularly as Baltimore’s historic reduction in violent crime continues.—
Peter Jensen,
Baltimore Sun,
3 June 2026
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Stellantis declined to elaborate on its partnership with Leapmotor.—
Bob Woods,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
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Earlier this year, Ferreira elaborated on her decision to leave the show, on the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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“Melodramatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodramatize. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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