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
Niall Stanage, The Hill, 3 Jan. 2025
However, the study cautions that claims of enhanced accuracy through advanced computational methods are often exaggerated.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 9 Jan. 2025
The reports of Andrews’ 2024 demise were greatly exaggerated.
—Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
Research from the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology highlights that the benefits of failure are often exaggerated.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
In the event that some tragedy takes place under his watch, the promise of strength could seem exaggerated.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 3 Jan. 2025
However, the study cautions that claims of enhanced accuracy through advanced computational methods are often exaggerated.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 9 Jan. 2025
The reports of Andrews’ 2024 demise were greatly exaggerated.
—Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
Research from the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology highlights that the benefits of failure are often exaggerated.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for exaggerated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaggerated
Adjective
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What can be said is that, in spite of the inflated prices, there is interest.—
Verity Burns,
WIRED,
22 Jan. 2025
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These inflated prices are also being driven up further by bidding wars.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
17 Jan. 2025
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The 6,700-square-foot space feels like an exclusive supper club, anchored by a vast oval bar surrounded by stools padded with blue leather.—
Jeanne O'Brien Coffey,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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The 6,700-square-foot space feels like an exclusive supper club, anchored by a vast oval bar surrounded by stools padded with blue leather.—
Jeanne O'Brien Coffey,
Forbes,
30 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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Robust know-your-customer (KYC) protocols, enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high-risk applicants and thorough verification of fund sources can help mitigate risks, but that is not all; there is more to the story.—
Khurram Akhtar,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Online connectivity has enhanced the work of entrepreneurs, opening new business possibilities.—
John Hall,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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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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Outfits feature a pleated skirt design paired with a matching jacket or blouse, and dresses embellished with applications.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
30 Dec. 2024
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The green and teal embellished burlesque ensemble worn by Roan to promote her SNL appearance was the most complex ensemble Deatherage has worked on and took more than a month to assemble.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
27 Dec. 2024
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Every country in the world accepts these rules, which have been expanded several times in the years since.—
Hurst Hannum,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
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The number and types of voting members have been expanded to include more than 300 entertainment journalists from around the world.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Exaggerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exaggerated. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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