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
That profile — outsider, migrant, adopted identity, ascent to the top tier — is, without much exaggeration, the story Saudi Arabia is trying to write for itself in world football.
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Wael Mahdi,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
Black comedy is among the hardest tones to nail, and if there was a single knowing wink from the actors or even a soupçon of exaggeration in the execution, the whole thing could simply become too tiresomely antic to be actually funny.
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Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Jane Austen and Charles Dickens were both masters of comedy, but the contrast between her ironic understatement and his histrionic exaggeration reflects profoundly different personalities and life experiences, in which class and gender played an important part.
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Adam Kirsch,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
That may be an exaggeration, but her reaction to taking time off is very real.
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Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for exaggeration
Wael Mahdi,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
Black comedy is among the hardest tones to nail, and if there was a single knowing wink from the actors or even a soupçon of exaggeration in the execution, the whole thing could simply become too tiresomely antic to be actually funny.
—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Jane Austen and Charles Dickens were both masters of comedy, but the contrast between her ironic understatement and his histrionic exaggeration reflects profoundly different personalities and life experiences, in which class and gender played an important part.
—
Adam Kirsch,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
That may be an exaggeration, but her reaction to taking time off is very real.
—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for exaggeration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaggeration
Noun
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Olikara, who grew up around Wisconsin’s farmland, bristles at how routinely rural America is flattened into caricature.
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Honestly, Suzie has been a caricature of a demanding boss straight from some sort of rom-com situation, but Paula finally dresses her down here and the scene is delightful.
Noun
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A lot of that discourse, including what will be depicted as news in media stories about the negotiations, is noise and hyperbole.
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Trump is known for his hyperbole, but even those who disagree with the decision on the president's ability to fire commissioners say this is a huge concentration of power in the hands of the president.
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Unlike dynamic stretching, static stretching holds muscles in a lengthened position for an extended period.
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Pre-production ran from January to April 2025, with post-production stretching from May 2025 through March 2026.
Noun
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The court likewise declined to apply a sentencing enhancement based upon patient harm.
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Earlier this year, Senate Republicans proposed allocating $1 billion in taxpayer dollars from legislation meant to fund immigration enforcement agencies for security enhancements for the ballroom.
Noun
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That sort of flamboyant overstatement became central to Turner’s personal brand—and made for irresistible copy in the dailies.
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In clinical trials, acronyms can also invite overstatement.
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This recipe skips the traditional green food coloring in favor of chives for noticeably colorful freshness.
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The coloring signals that the chicken has been cooked evenly.
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“Exaggeration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exaggeration. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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