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Recent Examples of understatement
And saying the interior is performance focused is a severe understatement.
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New Atlas,
21 June 2026
Jane Austen and Charles Dickens were both masters of comedy, but the contrast between her ironic understatement and his histrionic exaggeration reflects profoundly different personalities and life experiences, in which class and gender played an important part.
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Adam Kirsch,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
To say that Curacao is the underdog, and not just against Germany but for the entire tournament, would be an understatement with the Caribbean island's approximate population being just under 160,000.
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Mark Harris,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Well, that was an understatement, to say the least.
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Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for understatement
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
Jane Austen and Charles Dickens were both masters of comedy, but the contrast between her ironic understatement and his histrionic exaggeration reflects profoundly different personalities and life experiences, in which class and gender played an important part.
—
Adam Kirsch,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
To say that Curacao is the underdog, and not just against Germany but for the entire tournament, would be an understatement with the Caribbean island's approximate population being just under 160,000.
—
Mark Harris,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Well, that was an understatement, to say the least.
—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for understatement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for understatement
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According to the study, THC interferes with meiosis, the cell division process crucial for producing healthy eggs.
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In meiosis, a cell also divides into two halves, but these halves each have 23 chromosomes.
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Cornelius Houston will face charges of burglary of a habitation with intent to commit other felony and unlawful restraint, according to Fort Worth jail records.
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Martin's family believes that the long paramedic response time, as well as restraint asphyxia caused by Oakland police officers, caused Martin's death.
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Asserting claims for tortious interference, civil conspiracy, commercial disparagement and violations of Illinois consumer fraud laws, the Butlers sought more than $50 million in compensatory damages and over $200 million in punitive damages.
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These disparagements cut to the core of southern manhood.
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In Guatire, in Miranda state, preliminary reports indicate that several people were injured, though the severity of the injuries and the exact number of those affected remain unclear.
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Too much of it can cause brain damage, and pediatricians must regularly check for bilirubin in newborns to measure the severity of the jaundice and determine whether the child needs treatment.
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Though that figure led qualifying first basemen, its modesty remains a source of some confusion.
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Then his campaign was done with modesty and humor, without pretention or obvious promises that would never be kept.
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Strawberries are safe for dogs to eat in moderation.
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For centuries, wine—whether non-alcoholic or containing the natural alcohol created by yeast during grape fermentation—has been a beverage that helps connect people and places when consumed in moderation.
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Light and Breezy One of the many virtues of the ’60s shift is its simplicity.
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The collection expressed an idea of contemporary simplicity, built through precise proportions, evolved materials and a new visual lightness.
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To understand why men might have adopted a clothing system that prioritized plainness and conformity over color and change, this book investigates the gradual crystallization of this civic uniform of masculinity.
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Matthew Arnold, in the 19th century, famously said the qualities of Homer are the plainness, the rapidity, and the nobility.
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“Understatement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understatement. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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