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
Adjective
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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On this song in particular, there’s both this seductive whisper and this exaggerated, bimbo breathiness.—
Reanna Cruz,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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Sherry Coleman Collins, a food allergy dietitian and expert from the Atlanta metropolitan area, suggested the cautions about seed oils may be exaggerated, but did recommend choosing wisely.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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This was proof to Wall Street that concerns about a slowdown in AI spend were overblown.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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With inflation hovering modestly above 2 percent despite President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff increases and immigration enforcement, some might wonder whether warnings about his policies driving up prices were overblown.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Having fresh eggs in the backyard avoids the need to pay inflated egg prices.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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Her ensemble featured a simple yet striking little black dress with a semi-sheer bodice and a voluminous, inflated hemline, perfectly paired with dainty black mules and matching arm cuffs on both wrists.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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Brown, meanwhile, turned heads in an Annie's Ibiza metallic embroidered gown featuring a corset bodice and dramatic mermaid train.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Needless to say, Sabyasachi is a big proponent of a daring wardrobe, whether that means ditching the LBD cocktail standard for a fanciful embroidered look or setting a table with unexpected creative bravado.—
Bridget Foley,
Town & Country,
28 Nov. 2022
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“Overstated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstated. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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