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
Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
This may manifest itself in exaggerated self-praise or frequent demands for attention.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
This new vehicle, the Type 00, is an exaggerated two-door grand tourer (GT) that nods toward the company's future four-door GT, which is slated to arrive in 2026.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Despite research dispelling many false claims, public mistrust was fueled by mixed messaging and exaggerated claims, causing many people to feel misled, according to medical experts.
—Sabrina Malhi The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Dolled Up Trend Welcome to the dollhouse, where exaggerated proportions play up your childlike sense of wonder and joy.
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
This may manifest itself in exaggerated self-praise or frequent demands for attention.
—Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
This new vehicle, the Type 00, is an exaggerated two-door grand tourer (GT) that nods toward the company's future four-door GT, which is slated to arrive in 2026.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Despite research dispelling many false claims, public mistrust was fueled by mixed messaging and exaggerated claims, causing many people to feel misled, according to medical experts.
—Sabrina Malhi The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaggerated
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Unless the Top-Tier VC funds can create more unicorns or sell more of their mediocre ventures as strategic sales to corporations at inflated prices, their strategy may be at risk of failing.Dileep Rao, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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An inflated sense of humans’ capacity to control AI can, in fact, exacerbate the very risks that critics fear.Sebastian Elbaum, Foreign Affairs, 6 Dec. 2024
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This has been a winning strategy for rival discounter Walmart, which has created subscription and in-store advertising businesses and padded its revenue growth.Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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This has been a winning strategy for rival discounter Walmart, which has created subscription and in-store advertising businesses and padded its revenue growth.Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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In 2001, Enron collapsed in a market-shaking bankruptcy amid revelations that the company had grossly overstated its earnings.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Dec. 2024
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For example, say your spouse failed to report income, overstated deductions, or straight-up committed tax fraud.Ashley Case, Forbes, 27 Nov. 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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These small, dimpled bumps look white, pink, or skin-colored.Carley Millhone, Health, 19 Oct. 2024
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These bourbons each showcase unique flavors enhanced by Sherry or Port cask finishes and have earned top honors for their quality.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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With its original cast iron Corinthian columns and enhanced denim presentations, a new Madewell flagship opens Wednesday in the heart of Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood.David Moin, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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Bell elaborated on how the plot of this meta-reboot could play out.Jack Dunn, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Speaking to hosts Jess Cagle and Julia Cunningham, Gomez elaborated on how her acting work led her to get back into the recording studio.Hannah Malach, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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The fragile baubles were embellished with tiny beads and sequins and stuffed with dryer lint—Big Mama was notoriously frugal.Katie Akin, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
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Furnishings-wise, the couple mostly stuck to a blue-and-white color palette, embellished with rattan and bamboo pieces that play up the lush resort vibe.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2024
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Here are five other movies about the magisterial singer-songwriter whose life and lyrics have forever expanded the contours of American music.Hugh Hart, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The wildfire ignited Monday and has expanded at an alarming rate, burning more than 3,000 acres with 0% containment and destroying at least seven structures.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Exaggerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exaggerated. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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