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Recent Examples of understatement
To say that the album was eagerly anticipated would be an understatement, with the record having become the most pre-saved in Spotify history, passing 5 million before it was even released.
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Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
So is the freedom to shape and reshape the lyrics to achieve maximum fluidity and emotional impact, and to make an impact through nuance and understatement rather than by showboating.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Still, there’s no component of understatement.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025
To say the odds are against them would be an understatement.
—Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
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Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
So is the freedom to shape and reshape the lyrics to achieve maximum fluidity and emotional impact, and to make an impact through nuance and understatement rather than by showboating.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Still, there’s no component of understatement.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025
To say the odds are against them would be an understatement.
—Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
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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.—
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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Through her restraint, Roberts provokes in us some semblance of empathy for her character – in a movie where everyone else is basically monstrous.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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As part of the plea agreement, criminal restraint and battery charges were dismissed.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Fed’s achievements in stabilizing markets during the 2008 financial crisis and the Covid pandemic, and in bringing down inflation while avoiding recession in recent years, deserve praise rather than disparagement.—
Bill Dudley,
Twin Cities,
16 Aug. 2025
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Patel had sought $10 million in damages on claims of defamation, injurious falsehood and business disparagement.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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The regulator emphasized the severity of the breach, noting that trust is fundamental to the relationship between broadcasters and their audiences, particularly for public service broadcasters like the BBC.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Despite the apparent severity of the injury, Rush is still scheduled to compete in a match in Mexico tonight, October 16.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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Bush declined to do so out of modesty, an increasingly rare trait in today’s Washington.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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What is especially striking is the contrast between the relative modesty of what is shown and the scenes of María Ángeles recounting her experiences, with great relish, to her childhood friend Joséfa (María Áfonsa Rosso), now a nun in a silent order.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
29 Aug. 2025
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Signs of moderation have already appeared.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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The letter came after Jordan’s congressional committee subpoenaed the company for information on its moderation practices.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Shot over two days with striking simplicity, the film reflects Alshamsi’s gift for emotional nuance and cultural reflection.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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This family boat ride is the kind that can be easily overlooked due to its simplicity.—
Zachary Laks,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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There was such a sense of dignity to the four-poster bed, such elegance.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
15 Oct. 2025
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Fast-forward to the 20th century, and moccasins have become a popular casual shoe, combining the sleek elegance of a penny loafer with the secure lacing of a boat shoe—and the comfort level of Ugg boots.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Understatement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understatement. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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