melodramatized

past tense of melodramatize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for melodramatized
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • But the celebration was put on hold as officials reviewed the video, and the goal was nullified.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 28 June 2026
  • Hassan Al -Tambakti was just checked out by medics and in the 31st minute is being put on a stretcher and taken off field.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • Emma Wager, senior policy analyst for the program on the ACA at KFF, said there is fraud in the ACA marketplace, but the scale described by the federal government may be exaggerated.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 29 June 2026
  • One Iranian woman, sporting a Pride flag behind her ear, brushed off the culture clash, saying the media exaggerated most of it.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • Cameron Lancaster played up front with Harry Kane for Tottenham’s academy from the age of 11 and made his Premier League debut before him.
    Cameron Lancaster, New York Times, 17 June 2026
  • Designed to be played up or down with texture borne of your individual air dry, the lazy bob should require little to no effort—or at least look that way.
    Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • Later analyses found the participants in the study were older than most women starting hormone replacement therapy and the risks of taking it were overstated.
    Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 26 June 2026
  • It can’t be overstated how Davidson’s big swing on Byram will likely be felt one way or another within the Blackhawks for many years to come.
    Scott Powers, New York Times, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • Lee separately elaborated on the strategic rationale in a statement tied to the announcement.
    Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 June 2026
  • On The View Tuesday, Vance elaborated on that mea culpa.
    Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 17 June 2026
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“Melodramatized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodramatized. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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