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
As with all wars, propaganda based on lies and exaggerations has permeated the media to dehumanize our enemy.
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Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
The exaggeration and drama of every situation is a part of her daily living.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
But there's little transparency and some exaggeration surrounding the claims of the billions of dollars saved in less than a month.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 14 Feb. 2025
That is almost surely an exaggeration; a 2007 Cheese Market News editorial, for instance, mentions Gouda as only the third-most-popular cheese in the world, after cheddar and mozzarella.
—Ars Technica, 5 Feb. 2025
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Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
The exaggeration and drama of every situation is a part of her daily living.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
But there's little transparency and some exaggeration surrounding the claims of the billions of dollars saved in less than a month.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 14 Feb. 2025
That is almost surely an exaggeration; a 2007 Cheese Market News editorial, for instance, mentions Gouda as only the third-most-popular cheese in the world, after cheddar and mozzarella.
—Ars Technica, 5 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for exaggeration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaggeration
Noun
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The Vice President’s face has been subject to mock meme edits for several months, as political commentators used editing tools to exaggerate his features and create child-like caricatures.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Amis’s caricatures retain their links to British reality; his observations about class, gender, and money still find their mark.—
Rachel Cusk,
Harper's Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But Trump has a way of using exaggeration and hyperbole to shift diplomatic paradigms.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
23 Feb. 2025
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For the team-up, Cara was partnered with creatives like Maris Jones, Gaia Maria and her brother Dario Caracciolo to make an album trailer and behind-the-scenes visuals that best represent the feelings of love, hyperbole and, of course, the album itself.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The new species was identified by its coloring, size, body proportions, eyes, scale pattern and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
18 Feb. 2025
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Prep Wet Ingredients In a 2-cup glass measuring cup combine the remaining 3/4 cup buttermilk, egg whites, vanilla and food coloring.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Exaggeration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exaggeration. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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