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Recent Examples of understatement
Calling Aniston's Rachel Green hair iconic is something of an understatement.
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Meg Walters, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
To say the Jazz need to upgrade on that end is an understatement.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
To say their romance is a violent, wild ride would be an understatement, and Buckley and Bale matched each other's energy bringing that to life on set.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Feb. 2026
As parents determined to maintain a strong front, Astrit Kabashi and Flonja Kodheli give performances of exquisite understatement in a quietly wrenching story of dwindling hope and mounting tension.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 31 Jan. 2026
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Meg Walters, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
To say the Jazz need to upgrade on that end is an understatement.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
To say their romance is a violent, wild ride would be an understatement, and Buckley and Bale matched each other's energy bringing that to life on set.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Feb. 2026
As parents determined to maintain a strong front, Astrit Kabashi and Flonja Kodheli give performances of exquisite understatement in a quietly wrenching story of dwindling hope and mounting tension.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for understatement
Noun
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According to the study, THC interferes with meiosis, the cell division process crucial for producing healthy eggs.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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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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Just like human relationships, the success of intelligent environments will depend not only on intelligence, but on tone, rhythm, restraint and trust.—
Nathanael Bondu,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2026
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But aggressive corporate action has yet to be matched by restraint through regulatory action, Russell said.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Aumann’s complaint alleges fraud, tortious interference and business disparagement and other alleged misdeeds.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Jan. 2026
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The disparagement made Knausgaard drop writing for a good ten years.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors in the case recommended the death penalty as punishment for Yoon, given the severity of his crimes.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Feb. 2026
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The severity of this person's injuries was not known.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Offering a subtle touch of modesty, this tunic features extra coverage for your backside.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
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His reflections on the controversies and critical snubbings that greeted movies that have since become consensus masterpieces are nuanced without descending into false modesty.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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The agency's statement added that this constitutes offenses punishable under national and international laws, as well as under policies on moderation adopted by major digital platforms.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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The agency’s statement added that this constitutes offenses punishable under national and international laws, as well as under policies on moderation adopted by major digital platforms.—
Yves-Laurent Goma,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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How Tide evo Works Tide evo was clearly developed with simplicity top of mind.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2026
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Blending simplicity and durability, additional elements include cobranded details and dual‑lace options, allowing for personalization.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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That plainness, though, adds to the sense that Death in the Family isn’t packing in unnecessary frills, just conveying what happened and following the facts.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Understatement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understatement. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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