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
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 July 2026
Dujardin and Dana have fine chemistry, but Dujardin’s best chemistry is with Ficarra, an Italian comic with exaggerated features and a love for the zanier aspects of the story.
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Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
Hanks rejected that argument, finding the remarks were exaggerated rather than defamatory.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Anderson’s symmetrical framing and exaggerated colors showcase his trademark precision.
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Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 July 2026
Dujardin and Dana have fine chemistry, but Dujardin’s best chemistry is with Ficarra, an Italian comic with exaggerated features and a love for the zanier aspects of the story.
—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
Verb
Goldman Sachs’ David Mericle suggests this reading has perhaps been exaggerated.
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Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
Hanks rejected that argument, finding the remarks were exaggerated rather than defamatory.
—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaggerated
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Simón, who undertook a similar odyssey at the same age, never allows this delicate story to succumb to self-indulgence or an inflated sense of its own importance.
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As Jackson County legislators consider whether to implement a tax credit program to homeowners who paid inflated property tax bills in 2023, county homeowners and organizations are split on who should bear the cost.
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The final score was almost padded three minutes later as Rahimi’s header on the break clanged down off the crossbar, but stopped just short of crossing the goal line.
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The simple sandals are padded with memory foam, feature non-slip outsoles, and come in both standard and wide widths.
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Consumer demand for sustainability and traceability has been grossly overstated.
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Granted, most of his reps came against players who are on the fringe of the roster, yet the performance can’t be overstated.
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The wines produced here are amber-colored from months of skin contact, tannic in ways white wine is not supposed to be, structured like reds but made from white grapes.
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Some parts of the film are displayed in a light shade (similar to sepia, just multi-light colored).
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Stars including Reese Witherspoon, Emma Stone and Paul Rudd were seen departing the venue after the festivities began Friday evening and stretched until the early hours of Saturday morning.
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Brazil were energetic and vertical, Vinicius Junior and Rayan stretched their opponents and Gabriel Martinelli’s stoppage-time winner was just reward.
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Even more than Stinnerbom’s cardamom bun — which some praise as the best in Oslo — the more elemental cinnamon notes, enhanced with lemon zest and juice, allow the sourdough’s multifaceted dimensions to come through.
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Testing at the end of the three-month period showed that those in the formal learning group had enhanced memory and processing speed compared to the control group.
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Neither Live Nation nor Richie's reps elaborated on the singer's condition.
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The senator's office has not elaborated on what he was hospitalized for.
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The strapless corset gown had a sheer illusion jacket embellished with pearls and was paired with a cathedral veil.
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It’s embellished, but the work has gravitas—not just beading for beading’s sake, but weighty and graphic.
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“Exaggerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exaggerated. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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