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Recent Examples of understatement
Calling this a standard bookcase is an understatement.
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Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
By contrast, Bosnia and Herzegovina will be competing at the tournament for only the second time and to say there is a degree of excitement among fans at home would be something of an understatement.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 4 June 2026
To say that this year’s gubernatorial race has seen its share of twists and turns would be an understatement.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
To say the building is nondescript would be an understatement.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 1 June 2026
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Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
By contrast, Bosnia and Herzegovina will be competing at the tournament for only the second time and to say there is a degree of excitement among fans at home would be something of an understatement.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 4 June 2026
To say that this year’s gubernatorial race has seen its share of twists and turns would be an understatement.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
To say the building is nondescript would be an understatement.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 1 June 2026
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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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Smith died of cardiac arrest combined with acute behavioral disturbance, cocaine use and holding restraint, The Times reported.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Zinedine Zidane’s infamous headbutt in the 2006 World Cup exemplifies a lack of Temperance, while excessive restraint can stifle passion.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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These disparagements cut to the core of southern manhood.—
Rob Wolfe,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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The contract contained a non-disparagement clause, and in law, the special thing about disparagement is that unlike defamation, the truth is not a defense against disparagement.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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But now, he will be sidelined as the Royals look to determine the severity of the injury.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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The bear was approximately 17 months old, and in the 70-pound range, Collins said, explaining the severity of the situation.—
Jazmin Alvarado,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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What the report recommends is telling in its modesty.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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This combination of serene confidence and epistemic modesty—this comfort with shades of gray—is rare among contemporary Christians.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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Temperance is the virtue of moderation, visible when players maintain composure under pressure.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Around the world, beer and wine are being pulled into the same moderation wave — alcohol‑free wine alone is growing at more than 20% a year.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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But despite their simplicity, the style leaves plenty of room for personalization.—
Omenaa Boakye,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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Soccer derives its beauty from its simplicity.—
Leander Schaerlaeckens
June 8,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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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
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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
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“Understatement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understatement. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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