as in caricatures
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 exaggerations
Despite the mess in her apartment, the man, like everyone else in her life, brushes off her fears as the exaggerations of an overactive imagination.
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Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
In the Coen brothers’ films, wondrous coincidences and absurd exaggerations come off as a comic cosmic order, as a cynical version of metaphysics.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2025
In commercial comedies nowadays, humor mostly happens through dialog or slapstick or exaggerations.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2025
However, most of these accounts are considered myths or gross exaggerations.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Feb. 2025
Reliable reporting from Sudan is difficult given communication challenges and exaggerations by both the RSF and the Sudanese military.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
As with all wars, propaganda based on lies and exaggerations has permeated the media to dehumanize our enemy.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
Public faith in public health officials has plummeted because of exaggerations and outright falsehoods.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
On the opposite end of the spectrum, most Republicans, 71 percent, view those statements as exaggerations.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
In the Coen brothers’ films, wondrous coincidences and absurd exaggerations come off as a comic cosmic order, as a cynical version of metaphysics.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2025
In commercial comedies nowadays, humor mostly happens through dialog or slapstick or exaggerations.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2025
However, most of these accounts are considered myths or gross exaggerations.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Feb. 2025
Reliable reporting from Sudan is difficult given communication challenges and exaggerations by both the RSF and the Sudanese military.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
As with all wars, propaganda based on lies and exaggerations has permeated the media to dehumanize our enemy.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
Public faith in public health officials has plummeted because of exaggerations and outright falsehoods.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
On the opposite end of the spectrum, most Republicans, 71 percent, view those statements as exaggerations.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaggerations
Noun
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The director was careful to avoid creating caricatures of religious figures.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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The same red flannel was often featured in caricatures of Mammy.—
Danielle Amir Jackson,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In fact, the outing displayed an exploration of embellishment for Hudson as several styles featured intricate embroideries.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The tradition muted palette gets a graphic update courtesy of pops of color informed by school pennants, an LV monogram tartan, as well as on theme embroideries and crests that extend to small accessories in the form of what are sure to be covetable caps, scarves, and ties.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Situated along Barbuda’s southwest coast, the project commits to ecologically sensitive development, renewable energy and community enhancements, aligning with Barbuda’s rich tradition of respecting nature.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The murder charge includes enhancements that allege Miramontes committed a premeditated murder, used a gun in the crime and fired that weapon from inside a vehicle, according to the criminal complaint filed by the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Exaggerations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exaggerations. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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