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Recent Examples of oversimplification
That is a silly and inaccurate oversimplification.
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Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Okay, that may be a bit of an oversimplification.
—Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
This is a substantial oversimplification.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
Storytelling has the power to shape perceptions, and misrepresentation or oversimplification can perpetuate harmful stereotypes.
—Colin Dougan, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Okay, that may be a bit of an oversimplification.
—Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
This is a substantial oversimplification.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
Storytelling has the power to shape perceptions, and misrepresentation or oversimplification can perpetuate harmful stereotypes.
—Colin Dougan, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversimplification
Noun
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After a 10-hour sit-in by India‘s Goods and Service Tax (GST) Council, a simplification and reduction in tax slabs was announced late Wednesday.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
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The above structure, while useful, is clearly a simplification of what happens.—
Nisha Talagala,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But experts have a few theories about how these dietary habits might influence osteoporosis risk.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
3 Sep. 2025
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Gleason, famously fascinated with UFOs and metaphysical theory, dreamed up the circular home that embodied futuristic ambition while showcasing old-fashioned craftsmanship.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This finding validates their hypothesis that the magnetism seen in the cosmic web, even in sparsely populated regions, is a direct legacy of events from the very early universe.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Never switch platforms without first validating them through a POC that includes hypothesis testing.—
Samuel Darwin,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Oversimplification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversimplification. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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