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
Akasha looked up the drug online and read that a single dose was equivalent to 300 hits of acid—an exaggeration, but one that got his attention.
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Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 22 May 2025
At least from speaking with him upon his arrival in Kansas City for rookie camp, that didn’t seem to be an exaggeration.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
To claim that Trump is motivated purely by values would be an exaggeration.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 16 May 2025
The caricature of a suspicious-looking noncitizen from some faraway state clutching a clipboard is an exaggeration.
—Steve Bousquet, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2025
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Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 22 May 2025
At least from speaking with him upon his arrival in Kansas City for rookie camp, that didn’t seem to be an exaggeration.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
To claim that Trump is motivated purely by values would be an exaggeration.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 16 May 2025
The caricature of a suspicious-looking noncitizen from some faraway state clutching a clipboard is an exaggeration.
—Steve Bousquet, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaggeration
Noun
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The real Reubens, who died of cancer at 70 in 2023, bore little resemblance to either of these caricatures.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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And just opposite the cashier is a caricature of each member of the 2023-24 Primeira Liga-winning Sporting squad.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Noun
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That’s not hyperbole: Science says that linen truly is the most comfortable fabric to wear in warm temps—even more so than cotton or silk.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
31 May 2025
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The dialogue was undoubtedly meant as light-hearted hyperbole, but given how much the racial roots of country have been part of that national discourse recently, it was understandably seen by many viewers as a failure to read the larger room.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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In January of this year, the FDA revoked its authorization for the use of FD&C Red No. 3, giving companies until early 2027 to phase out use of the product in foods in favor of alternative food colorings.—
Stephen DeAngelis,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The new species was identified by its DNA, tail length, body proportions, ears, skull shape, coloring and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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“Exaggeration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exaggeration. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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