Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melodramatized
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Last year, Vancouver overemphasized size and physicality when building its second and third pairs, which led to a bottom four that was slow, lacked puck-moving skills, and was often hemmed in defensively.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025 -
But ChatGPT sometimes overemphasized or underemphasized findings, and a small but significant number of responses indicated patients were more confused after reading the summaries, said Honce, who participated in the preprint study.—
Kate Ruder,
jsonline.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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For example, the Poway Kiwanians have assisted the Los Rancheros Kiwanians put on the annual pancake breakfast held in conjunction with the Rancho Bernardo Historical Society each Memorial Day in Webb Park.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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In a statement sent to WWD, Mitchell and Song explained their mission was not so much to introduce as to encourage exploration in toddlers and tweens who were already demonstrating an interest in the products their parents were putting on.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The dip in play has been exaggerated, but the Chiefs do need more.—
Sam McDowell
November 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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Machado also pushed back on suggestions that Venezuela’s role in drug trafficking had been exaggerated to support the argument of those calling for regime change.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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While Gomez has played Mabel Mora on Hulu's whodunit since its premiere in 2021, Park played up-and-coming actress Kimber Min as a recurring character for just one season in 2023.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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And thus concludes our all-too-brief journey into Campy Flouncing, a modality of the show that was very played up in marketing materials.—
Lily Osler,
Vulture,
27 Oct. 2025
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Some teachers’ lessons might lack sophistication or depth, but the idea that schools are neglecting or ignoring slavery is probably overstated.—
Jonathan Zimmerman,
The Atlantic,
23 Dec. 2025
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Despite recent trade and foreign policy turbulence, a close look at the data suggests that predictions of globalization’s collapse are overstated.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
22 Dec. 2025
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Then there’s anticipating potential backlash for anything exploitative or sensationalized.—
Derek Lawrence,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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However, sensationalized headlines do little to advance meaningful reform.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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Hines elaborated on how the money from the GoFundMe will be utilized in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter published Tuesday.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Jan. 2026
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Daniels hasn't elaborated on his relationship status since.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Melodramatized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodramatized. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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