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as in meiosis
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as in restraint
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Recent Examples of understatement
To say the New York Yankees have been plagued by injuries this season would be an understatement.
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Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
To say the album is star-studded is an understatement.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 30 Apr. 2025
To say that soap changed the course of civilization is an understatement.
—Paul E. Richardson, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2025
Shea Theodore’s Knightmare start To say Vegas’ top-scoring defensemen had a rough start to the game would be an understatement.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
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Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
To say the album is star-studded is an understatement.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 30 Apr. 2025
To say that soap changed the course of civilization is an understatement.
—Paul E. Richardson, The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2025
Shea Theodore’s Knightmare start To say Vegas’ top-scoring defensemen had a rough start to the game would be an understatement.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for understatement
Noun
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Typical cell division happens by either mitosis or meiosis.—
Krissi Danielsson,
Parents,
30 July 2024
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In meiosis, a cell also divides into two halves, but these halves each have 23 chromosomes.—
Krissi Danielsson,
Parents,
30 July 2024
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What Happens Next Escalating tensions between India and Pakistan have prompted calls from the U.S. and world powers urging both sides to exercise restraint and pursue diplomatic de-escalation.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Director Maja Novakovic strikes a balance between restraint and gentle nudging, allowing the story to breathe while occasionally adding subtle touches to coax it forward.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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Recalls are typically classified by severity, and while not all involve immediate danger, they are carried out as a precaution to protect public health.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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Class 2 obesity: This ranges from 35-39.9, with a moderate risk of severity.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
15 May 2025
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The mesh fabric didn't cover as much as her extremely long, brown hair—a departure from the famous painting—which was stuffed into the dress and very deliberately situated for a wee bit of modesty.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2025
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To pursue genuine internationalism, liberals also need to develop a degree of modesty about democracy itself.—
Anatol Lieven,
Harper's Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
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The simplicity of pressure washing leads many to dismiss it as a side hustle rather than a scalable business.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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For minimalist interior designers, there’s beauty in simplicity and restraint.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2025
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Adichie commanded the carpet with elegance and purpose.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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Her experience as a caregiver has infused her art with elegance, richness, and deep compassion.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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“Understatement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understatement. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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