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 that my parents love me is an understatement.
—
Amy Sheehan, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Longtime fans of Dropout (formerly known as CollegeHumor) would say that to call the comedy streaming service a liberal-leaning platform is an understatement.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Mar. 2026
Soccer fiasco To say the City Section soccer playoffs were a mess would be an understatement.
—Eric Sondheimer
columnist
follow, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
To say this is intimidating is an understatement.
—Sam Meas, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for understatement
Amy Sheehan, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Longtime fans of Dropout (formerly known as CollegeHumor) would say that to call the comedy streaming service a liberal-leaning platform is an understatement.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Mar. 2026
Soccer fiasco To say the City Section soccer playoffs were a mess would be an understatement.
—Eric Sondheimer
columnist
follow, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
To say this is intimidating is an understatement.
—Sam Meas, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 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
-
Because college football players can’t unionize and bargain rules, anti-tampering and other prohibitions aren’t exempt from antitrust scrutiny and can be challenged as unreasonable restraints on trade and price-fixing schemes.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 Mar. 2026
-
Heller notes that restraint matters too—excessive throw pillows can make a primary bedroom feel fussy.—
Jacorey Moon,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
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
-
As February ended, some of the things coming out of the coaches’ mouths felt more like despair than disparagement.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Following the tornado watch, the weather service issued several severe thunderstorm warnings Tuesday evening, each varying in timeframe and potential severity.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
-
Their targets appeared overwhelmed by the speed and severity of the offensive.—
Rose Horowitch,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Part of her appeal is that, even though her voice is commanding, there’s nothing particularly imperious about her personality, which borders on something like modesty.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
-
His quiet tone is not shyness or false modesty but circumspection and a sense of boundaries that imply respect and love for real communication.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Eggs, bacon drive down prices Over the past six months, price moderation was driven primarily by the falling price of eggs and bacon.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
-
After his purchase, Musk slashed the company’s workforce, gutted its trust and safety team and rolled back content moderation policies.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Something about the simplicity of that, coupled with the canyon’s display of deep time, reminded me how small and temporary my own existence was, and therefore how precious.—
Rosecrans Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
-
Some approaches to astrophotography emphasize simplicity and portability, while others reward patience and precision.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
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 14 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
