as in exaggerated
to describe or express in too strong terms
it appears you've somewhat overstated your computer skills, if you can't find the "on" button!
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Recent Examples of overstated
Paula Andalo / Kff Health News and, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
The Thomas Elias column that posted online March 4 and ran March 7 in the Bay Area News Group’s print weeklies incorrectly overstated what could be built under two different California housing laws.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
Even Lynch’s prowess as a world-beating stock-picker was overstated.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025
There is reason to believe, however, that the economic benefits of golden visas programs are overstated.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 3 Mar. 2025
A lot of the noise was dramatically overstated.
—Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
However, critics argue that the cost-saving claims are overstated and that many of the budget cuts have created inefficiencies rather than improvements.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
In some cases, the amount of money the group has claimed to cut has been overstated.
—Hurubie Meko, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Princess Charlotte has been described as the richest child in the world with a net worth in the billions—but in reality these figures are wildly overstated.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
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Immigrants’ impact on the nation’s health care system can be overstated in heated political rhetoric.
—Paula Andalo / Kff Health News and, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
The Thomas Elias column that posted online March 4 and ran March 7 in the Bay Area News Group’s print weeklies incorrectly overstated what could be built under two different California housing laws.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
Even Lynch’s prowess as a world-beating stock-picker was overstated.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2025
There is reason to believe, however, that the economic benefits of golden visas programs are overstated.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 3 Mar. 2025
A lot of the noise was dramatically overstated.
—Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
However, critics argue that the cost-saving claims are overstated and that many of the budget cuts have created inefficiencies rather than improvements.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
In some cases, the amount of money the group has claimed to cut has been overstated.
—Hurubie Meko, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
Princess Charlotte has been described as the richest child in the world with a net worth in the billions—but in reality these figures are wildly overstated.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overstated
Adjective
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In the photoshoot, Kelce presents a stereotypical (and exaggerated) embodiment of masculinity — he is dressed in full fur, construction vests and wrangles alligators.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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According to the story, the tow truck driver’s removal of an ICE SUV was just a routine removal and the story of a bunch of ICE vans being stalked by tow trucks was exaggerated.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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If those projections are overblown, this effort won’t go far.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Aug. 2025
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Concerns over a potential plunge in web traffic due to artificial intelligence — and its impact on many businesses — may have been overblown.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Month: Delta denies using AI to come up with inflated, personalized prices Delta finally explains how its AI pricing works amid ongoing backlash.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
6 Aug. 2025
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With that growth has come a barrage of inflated brand language.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Then there’s the ultra-cosy cashmere crew neck and trucker sweaters with embroidered detailing, along with three t-shirts and a themed hoodie featuring the A525 car front and center.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Contrast feminine elements, like a lacy slip dress and embroidered ballerinas, with an oversized boyish button-up for a well-balanced look.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
27 June 2025
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“Overstated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstated. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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