Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melodramatized
Verb
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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
Verb
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The 29-year-old singer sported custom Levi’s looks at Blackpink shows that were later put on display at the brand’s flagship in the Harajuku district of Tokyo, attracting thousands of fans.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
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She was put on a path to become a coach herself and held one-on-one calls with people in need of counseling.—
Rich Schapiro,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
Verb
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The discrepancy was spotted by Reuters, which claims that data Tesla gave to authorities in Sweden and the Netherlands grossly exaggerated the safety record of FSD in the United States.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
17 June 2026
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Replay shows the defender never made meaningful contact and the offensive player overly-exaggerated the contact (flopped).—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
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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
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On one, Wembanyama played up on Towns at the 3-point line, and Towns found a cutting Mikal Bridges for a lay-up.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2026
Verb
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The emotional impact of Mexico’s home support cannot be overstated.—
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Pulisic's importance to the team cannot be overstated.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
19 June 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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Lee separately elaborated on the strategic rationale in a statement tied to the announcement.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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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 23 Jun. 2026.
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