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as in meiosis
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as in restraint
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Recent Examples of understatement
To say that the fossil exceeded their expectations would be an understatement.
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Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
Calling Sturgis the tournament’s first American is a bit of an understatement, actually.
—Pablo Maurer, New York Times, 16 May 2025
To say that the ex-Bayern Munich manager has proven a success in his first term would be an understatement.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
To say that NBCUniversal ad sales chairman Mark Marshall is bullish on what his company has to offer at this year’s upfront is an understatement.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
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Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
Calling Sturgis the tournament’s first American is a bit of an understatement, actually.
—Pablo Maurer, New York Times, 16 May 2025
To say that the ex-Bayern Munich manager has proven a success in his first term would be an understatement.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
To say that NBCUniversal ad sales chairman Mark Marshall is bullish on what his company has to offer at this year’s upfront is an understatement.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for understatement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for understatement
Noun
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Typical cell division happens by either mitosis or meiosis.—
Krissi Danielsson,
Parents,
30 July 2024
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In meiosis, a cell also divides into two halves, but these halves each have 23 chromosomes.—
Krissi Danielsson,
Parents,
30 July 2024
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After George Floyd was killed in 2020, many police departments across the country banned or restricted the knee-on-neck restraint.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
27 May 2025
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Rickson stages both plays with elegant restraint, arranging just a few bits of furniture in front of a bare brick wall.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Vaccinations remain the best way to prevent coronavirus infection and lower the risk of subsequent long COVID by reducing the severity of the initial infection and immune response.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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The difference between a tropical storm and a hurricane comes down to wind speed, the most important factor in determining the severity of a storm and its classification.—
Ann Abel,
AFAR Media,
26 May 2025
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Febos appreciates the laughable modesty of her goal.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
2 June 2025
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Chief Justice John Roberts, one of the swing votes in CASA, is not always known for judicial modesty.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Listen to this article MIAMI — The Miami Heat’s approach to free agency last summer was simplicity, that Jimmy Butler would return hungry for an extension, the core would meet Pat Riley’s mandate of elevated attendance, Jaime Jaquez Jr. would make sophomore strides.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Bronwen Sciortino, author & simplicity expert teaching easy ways to tailor-make healthy, happy & highly successful lives.—
Bronwen Sciortino,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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For over 70 years, Half Moon has been one of the most iconic resorts in the Caribbean, exuding a refined elegance that stands the test of time.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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The Legacy Release Three 32 YO Single Malt Scotch Whisky honors the original distillery’s style, showcasing a refined elegance, floral complexity, and a layered flavor profile.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Understatement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understatement. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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