as in caricature
the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts
their exaggeration was such that a rainstorm became a hurricane
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Recent Examples of exaggeration
Consumers are savvy; honesty builds trust, while exaggeration leads to backlash.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
In many cases those stories or accusations are nothing more than old news, fanciful exaggerations, or sometimes blatant misrepresentations of fact.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Tatum’s wrist looks just fine Since returning from the bone bruise in his shooting wrist that kept him out of Game 2, Tatum has played like Larry Bird – and that’s not an exaggeration.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2025
For some of the younger fans who hollered their agreement, this was probably no exaggeration.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
In many cases those stories or accusations are nothing more than old news, fanciful exaggerations, or sometimes blatant misrepresentations of fact.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Tatum’s wrist looks just fine Since returning from the bone bruise in his shooting wrist that kept him out of Game 2, Tatum has played like Larry Bird – and that’s not an exaggeration.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2025
For some of the younger fans who hollered their agreement, this was probably no exaggeration.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaggeration
Noun
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The real Reubens, who died of cancer at 70 in 2023, bore little resemblance to either of these caricatures.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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And just opposite the cashier is a caricature of each member of the 2023-24 Primeira Liga-winning Sporting squad.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Noun
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That’s not hyperbole: Science says that linen truly is the most comfortable fabric to wear in warm temps—even more so than cotton or silk.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
31 May 2025
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The dialogue was undoubtedly meant as light-hearted hyperbole, but given how much the racial roots of country have been part of that national discourse recently, it was understandably seen by many viewers as a failure to read the larger room.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 May 2025
Noun
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In January, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration has targeted food dyes in recent months, banning a dye called Red 3 and working to remove eight synthetic food colorings from the food supply, according to an April news release.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
14 May 2025
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Turmeric, with its bright orange-yellow color, is widely used as a food coloring and flavoring agent.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
8 May 2025
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“Exaggeration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exaggeration. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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