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
Others who attended the RJC gathering felt the possibility of a Carlson candidacy was overblown.
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Joseph Strauss,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
While Langella struts around his castle delivering deliriously overblown dialogue, Lundgren displays about as much emotion as the plastic toy action figures the movie is based on.
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Jeffrey Ressner,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2026
Retailers say the credit card law will lower costs for businesses and consumers, and that arguments that the change will cause inconvenience are overblown.
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Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
For Democrats who had a similar reaction in real time, but who spent months being told by the Biden campaign that their concerns were overblown, her remarks landed like a gut punch.
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Ana Ceballos
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for overblown
Joseph Strauss,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
While Langella struts around his castle delivering deliriously overblown dialogue, Lundgren displays about as much emotion as the plastic toy action figures the movie is based on.
—
Jeffrey Ressner,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2026
Retailers say the credit card law will lower costs for businesses and consumers, and that arguments that the change will cause inconvenience are overblown.
—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
For Democrats who had a similar reaction in real time, but who spent months being told by the Biden campaign that their concerns were overblown, her remarks landed like a gut punch.
—
Ana Ceballos
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for overblown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overblown
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But outside experts and Ukrainian soldiers who spoke to CNN say Russia’s claims of advancement are exaggerated and come as the Kremlin is likely trying to project a narrative of success to counter the impact of recent Ukrainian strikes inside Russia.
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According to Nahmias, the low-top shoe’s design is meant to capture the mountainous ranges that meet the water throughout California and features an upper inspired by a popular skate shoe paired with an exaggerated sole made of lightweight materials.
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Spalding contends that the container manufacturers sold equipment at inflated prices to leasing companies, ocean carriers and logistics providers, which then incorporated those costs into lease rates, freight charges and transportation fees.
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An audit published in January of this year showed the NBE was incurring significant losses in the process of buying gold at such an inflated premium.
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“Overblown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overblown. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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