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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That game started with the Spurs putting on one of the best halves by a road team in NBA Finals history, taking a 29-point lead in the third quarter.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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When the family of five joined the rest of the British royal family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, Louis put on his usual performance of dancing and making faces at the crowd.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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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
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The imports played up to their ability.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The government may have overreacted, and Anthropic may have overstated the risks.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Cheese wields a kind of power over the Italian imagination that cannot be overstated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 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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Crowe elaborated on the sequel’s issues by speaking at length about his moral stance regarding the original film.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
13 June 2026
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Iwema elaborated on Beals’ sense of humor.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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“Melodramatized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodramatized. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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