Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melodramatized
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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 -
Its importance, however, can be overstated and overemphasized by amateur scouting staffs.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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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
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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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City officials say telecom companies have exaggerated the impact of that city law.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Goldman Sachs’ David Mericle suggests this reading has perhaps been exaggerated.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Becerra’s rivals played up his connection to a corruption case involving a former aide and advisor, though the former attorney general has not been accused of wrongdoing.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Speaking to students, Bell played up his bona fides as a former Southeastern Conference leader who oversaw one of the nation’s most successful athletic programs and three national championship titles.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
3 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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The importance of shrines and temples to the cultural life of Tokyo can’t be overstated.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
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While local authorities say these takeovers are a problem, legal experts say they're being sensationalized in media reports and online.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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One of the things that really compelled me about this season was Sam has not sensationalized the important issues of drug use.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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Perhaps because the photopolymer plate printing used to make it was already elaborated on in the best-selling 1993 novel The Club Dumas and its 1999 knockoff film adaptation, The Ninth Gate).—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
8 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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“Melodramatized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodramatized. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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