MELODRAMATIZED Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

melodramatized

verb

past tense of melodramatize

as in overemphasized

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Get and Accept Support The benefits of support from not only your medical team but also loved ones during your cancer journey cannot be overemphasized.

— Joy Emeh, HEALTH, 22 Aug. 2026
The honesty and objectivity of Stars and Stripes can’t be overemphasized.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 13 July 2026

Definition of overemphasized

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Four others from the Bryant pit crew also were fined and put on probation because of their participation in a separate altercation after the conclusion of the second heat race at the Virginia track.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
In order to fill the gap, Overland Park city officials are considering a 10-year sales tax to put on a March special election ballot, Gunja said.

— Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

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As for the constant chatter about the unwelcome safety tech, Roma said the objections may be exaggerated.

— Morgan Korn, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
In a letter to Congress, the former employees say this betrays that the infrastructure problems are being exaggerated.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of exaggerated

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But with her Monday night looks, Pugh seemingly played up sartorial symbolism.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
In one of two brief speaking appearances during the hearing, Paramount lawyer Joshua Holian played up the value of Miramax, citing Scary Movie‘s nine-figure haul at the box office this year.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of played up

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Cory Harris, a lobbyist for state-legal cannabis operators, suggested that dire predictions about its effect on the intoxicating hemp industry are overstated.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Others have rejected calls for an AI slowdown, arguing that the risks are overstated and restrictions on AI research could cause China to outpace the United States.

— Joe Walsh, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of overstated

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In that aspect, The Whisper Man serves as a commentary on how serial killers are not only sensationalized in pop culture, but given borderline celebrity status.

— Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Co-directed by Alexandra Orton, the film combines Maddox’s personal video diaries, therapy sessions, and exclusive interviews while descending into Manson’s early background and sensationalized media persona as a monster.

— Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 22 July 2026

Definition of sensationalized

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In opening statements, prosecutors elaborated on that claim, saying Weinberg also traded on stories and pictures of his three children, presenting himself as a loving father looking for an outlet for his creative passion as an amateur shutterbug.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
In April 2025, Braxton Keith stopped a show to admonish fans for tossing beer and elaborated on the issue during an appearance on Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast.

— Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026

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