1
as in meiosis
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
2
as in restraint
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of understatement
To say the Mets are in desperate need of an offensive spark might be an understatement.
—
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Vacation bottled up the cult-favorite scent of their body SPF into a best-selling airy eau de toilette—and best-selling isn’t an understatement, with 38K glowing Amazon reviews.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
This new version leans into understatement.
—Stephen Watson, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
To say the crowd loved Twice would be an understatement.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for understatement
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Vacation bottled up the cult-favorite scent of their body SPF into a best-selling airy eau de toilette—and best-selling isn’t an understatement, with 38K glowing Amazon reviews.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
This new version leans into understatement.
—Stephen Watson, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
To say the crowd loved Twice would be an understatement.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for understatement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for understatement
Noun
-
According to the study, THC interferes with meiosis, the cell division process crucial for producing healthy eggs.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
-
In meiosis, a cell also divides into two halves, but these halves each have 23 chromosomes.—
Krissi Danielsson,
Parents,
30 July 2024
Noun
-
Following the investigation, more than 50 sheriffs in Missouri and Kansas updated their restraint policies, and the National Institute for Jail Operations recommended the content for national training, signaling a push for reform in how restraint systems are managed in correctional facilities.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
-
Colorado is among several states to prohibit or severely limit the use of chokeholds and neck restraints by police officers.—
Morgan Lee,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
And the Times Magazine suggested the idea of discovering a similar past disparagement clause to the one that plagued HBO might dissuade any network from tackling a future Jackson project.—
Steve Knopper,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
-
And though Chalamet did not make such insults himself, his comments fit into this broader context of disparagement and dismissal.—
Chloe Angyal,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Bruce Lehr, Lunger's attorney, disputed the severity of the charges.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
-
Why High-Speed Rural Corridors Increase California Crash Severity Beyond urban centers, crash severity often increases in rural corridors where higher speeds are more common.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
His athletic testing, however, lacked modesty.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
-
Their genuine modesty and humility was really exciting to show.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
For many people, shrimp is safe to eat in moderation.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
23 Apr. 2026
-
While news outlets attempt to maintain civility in comment sections by various forms of moderation and by articulating policies of acceptable speech, moderating comments itself is a labor-intensive endeavor, and not all news outlets want to or can dedicate the necessary amount of resources to it.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Staples of French cuisine, these dishes are beloved for their elegant simplicity — and are must‑tries for any foodie.—
Toni Odejimi,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
-
People really love her silent simplicity in a lot of ways.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The through-line across all of it – the music, the acting, the international stages – is a pair of principles Lo articulates with plainness.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
-
Maybe that’s because the interiors have a certain plainness — one that’s accurate to Georgian classicism but boring to Hollywood hotshots.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Understatement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understatement. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
