MELODRAMATIZED Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

melodramatized

verb

past tense of melodramatize

as in overemphasized

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The honesty and objectivity of Stars and Stripes can’t be overemphasized.

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

Definition of overemphasized

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About the new Opera Carolina season The upcoming opera season has more major productions that the company put on during its current season, which listed three main stage shows but put on two.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
The process was put on hold for one year by a protest of Railyards residents last summer, who argued the city should require that developers build a larger portion of affordable housing in the district.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

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But on cross-examination, Richards said Colt had exaggerated his mental health symptoms and made things up to try to get a more serious diagnosis.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
This effect was exaggerated when rising talents with fervent new fanbases, like Alex Eala of the Philippines and João Fonseca of Brazil, took the courts.

— James Hansen, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of exaggerated

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Coffee’s Effect on Hydration Coffee has a reputation for being dehydrating, but that is largely overstated for most coffee drinkers.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026
While the threat of AI to every SME might possibly be overstated, these businesses do nevertheless face real challenges from domestic and geopolitical problems.

— Rupert Lee-Browne, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of overstated

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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
That tragic moment was sensationalized in the press and for years was among the first things mentioned when discussing her work and legacy.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of sensationalized

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