as in exaggerated
extended beyond normal or realistic bounds
overblown predictions of financial calamity after the company had one bad quarter
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Recent Examples of overblown
But in a May 26 virtual interview at a Commonwealth Bank of Australia conference in Sydney, Altman said his AI fears were overblown.
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 26 May 2026
The suggestion that goaltending has lost its once-overwhelming impact on the game is overblown and shortsighted.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Kadri also added that media narratives about players facing former teams can be overblown, but in Roy’s case, there’s certainly plenty of motivation.
—Nate Peterson, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
Goldman is not arguing AI’s workforce disruption is overblown.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 May 2026
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 26 May 2026
The suggestion that goaltending has lost its once-overwhelming impact on the game is overblown and shortsighted.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Kadri also added that media narratives about players facing former teams can be overblown, but in Roy’s case, there’s certainly plenty of motivation.
—Nate Peterson, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
Goldman is not arguing AI’s workforce disruption is overblown.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overblown
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However, while yellow journalism often resulted in articles that were exaggerated or misleading, TMZ usually takes pains to be rigorous and accurate in its reporting.—
Angelica Kalika,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Ganni and Hill House Home have given the look a more playful spin, with puff sleeves, frilled details, and exaggerated proportions.—
Irina Grechko,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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Beyond-high ticket prices have drawn protests, along with inflated mass-transportation costs in host cities.—
Greg Cote
June 4,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Unlike Benitez, who arrived at Anfield with inflated confidence having won two La Liga titles in three seasons at Valencia, along with the UEFA Cup, Iraola’s track record is one of a developer at each of his previous clubs rather than a deliverer of trophies.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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“Overblown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overblown. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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