as in inflated
extended beyond normal or realistic bounds
loves the exaggerated emotions that are part and parcel of grand opera
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as in padded
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
the American colonist John Smith is believed by many historians to have exaggerated his adventures
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as in overstated
to describe or express in too strong terms
it would be impossible to exaggerate the importance of this entrance exam
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Recent Examples of exaggerated
Lindsay Curtis, Health, 15 Dec. 2024
Young people also are realizing that clicking on other people's exaggerated lifestyles doesn't lead to a positive frame of mind.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Between ominous animatronics and irresistibly exaggerated '80s acting, Silent Night, Deadly Night's yuletide kills do not disappoint, featuring a hanging by holiday lights, decapitation via sleigh ride, and impalement by a reindeer (okay, a taxidermied stag, but still).
—Huntley Woods, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
And then, Jamie suddenly returned in the episode’s final moments, proving that reports of his death had been greatly exaggerated.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Visceral hypersensitivity: Many people with IBS experience an exaggerated pain response to bowel activity and digestion, likely because their nervous system sends stronger pain signals to the brain as food moves through the intestines, leading to abdominal pain during digestion.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 15 Dec. 2024
Young people also are realizing that clicking on other people's exaggerated lifestyles doesn't lead to a positive frame of mind.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Between ominous animatronics and irresistibly exaggerated '80s acting, Silent Night, Deadly Night's yuletide kills do not disappoint, featuring a hanging by holiday lights, decapitation via sleigh ride, and impalement by a reindeer (okay, a taxidermied stag, but still).
—Huntley Woods, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
And then, Jamie suddenly returned in the episode’s final moments, proving that reports of his death had been greatly exaggerated.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Scroll on for six trainer trends to note for 2025. Partnerships, partnerships, partnerships Collaborations have always been a powerful tool on the sneaker landscape, with the most coveted styles selling at inflated prices on resale sites long after their initial release.Alice Cary, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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Mangione, reportedly motivated by anger toward corporate practices, is said to have been driven by similar frustrations that these lawsuits target, especially concerning the inflated costs of essential drugs.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Dakota Joshua then padded Vancouver’s lead with a counterpunching breakaway goal, a marvel of hustle and skill from the Canucks winger.Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Dakota Joshua then padded Vancouver’s lead with a counterpunching breakaway goal, a marvel of hustle and skill from the Canucks winger.Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Could the pre-election polling have overstated the Republican edge in party ID?Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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The importance of captaincy can be overstated at times.Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Phoenix Raceway bag policy Phoenix Raceway's bag policy allows bags that are fully clear or colored clear plastic, vinyl or mesh.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Numbers and colored contours on a map are not sufficient and really never have been.Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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This prior resistance now serves a gauge of support for AAL, enhanced by the gap and the 50-day moving average, which is rising in a reflection of positive intermediate-term momentum.Katie Stockton, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Interactive events and networking opportunities also enhanced the experience.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
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In his own words, the New York native elaborated on establishing his faith while actively working in the entertainment industry.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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This is a perfectly passable one-sentence summary of Keynesianism, the theory elaborated by JM Keynes in his big book of 1936, the General Theory.Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Combine two trends with this gold skirt that’s embellished with sequins.Nicol Natale, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Its bralettes, cheeky shorts, camis, and slip dresses are embellished with ruffles, lace, ties, and polka dots and come in pastel and neutral skin tones that feel natural and soft.Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
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The program grew to include 60 participants from each side, then expanded to include Arab and Jewish students in northern Israel.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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That has expanded to include a toy drive to collect items to give to children in foster care.Corina Vanek, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Exaggerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exaggerated. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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