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as in to enhance
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 to overstate
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 exaggerate
To start, Engelman suggests that maintaining skin barrier hydration is essential to retaining plump, bouncy skin, as dehydrated skin exaggerates signs of aging.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
The suit, filed Monday in federal court in the Eastern District of Texas, amounts to a counterpunch against a suit Bonta filed against Exxon Mobil last September accusing the company of greatly exaggerating the extent to which plastics can be recycled by portraying them as universally recyclable.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Even Dancing With the Stars veteran Sean Spicer wouldn’t be able to exaggerate the size of this audience.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Jan. 2025
What is the meaning behind the end of Hereditary?
While Hereditary uses the horror genre to exaggerate ideas and entertain, its foundational theme is trauma, according to Aster.
—Erica Marrison, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
The suit, filed Monday in federal court in the Eastern District of Texas, amounts to a counterpunch against a suit Bonta filed against Exxon Mobil last September accusing the company of greatly exaggerating the extent to which plastics can be recycled by portraying them as universally recyclable.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Even Dancing With the Stars veteran Sean Spicer wouldn’t be able to exaggerate the size of this audience.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Jan. 2025
What is the meaning behind the end of Hereditary?
While Hereditary uses the horror genre to exaggerate ideas and entertain, its foundational theme is trauma, according to Aster.
—Erica Marrison, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for exaggerate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaggerate
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Here’s what to look for: Includes 27 vitamins and minerals to enhance nutrition Smooth consistency when mixed with water Higher cost per serving Flavors may be too rich for some Huel Complete Protein powder is a solid all-around option for anyone looking for a balanced, quick nutrition boost.—
Jordan Galloway,
SELF,
30 Jan. 2025
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Tennant explains that, in recent years, compression socks have become a staple for triathletes and marathon runners looking to enhance performance and recovery.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
30 Jan. 2025
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The couple concealed their use of the charity's money by overstating the amounts spent by the charity and overstating the scale of the charity's work and the true disposition of the donations, according to the indictment.—
Ron Wood,
arkansasonline.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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Some folks might overstate the likely influence of those who call for a more restrained U.S. approach to the world within a second Trump administration, the scholars wrote in the opinion piece.—
Cory Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2025
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The primary winners in two GOP-heavy districts are expected to help Republicans in Congress pad a narrow 3-seat majority that will get even slimmer if U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, a Republican of New York, is confirmed as Trump’s United Nations ambassador.—
Steven Lemongello,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Jan. 2025
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Other leaders wondered whether executives close to Trump would use that access to help build up their industries — or just to pad their own interests.—
Andrew Ross Sorkin,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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To enjoy seitan without overdoing the sodium, pair it with foods naturally low in sodium, like vegetables and grains, and use herbs and spices instead of salt to boost flavor.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
28 Jan. 2025
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Don’t overdo it, but do include social proof in your social media channels, email marketing and media.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The filthy talk of collusion, of course hyperbolized by Unsocial Media, again is crawling out of the swamp.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2023
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Yet the internet — the same force that has increased awareness of social-justice movements — has hyperbolized all entreaties to our fragmented attention spans.—
Lauren Oyler,
New York Times,
8 May 2018
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The spontaneity of form also allows Thatcher to stretch wholly different creative muscles.—
William Earl,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2025
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Companies need to encourage all their employees and applicants to stretch their boundaries, learn new skills and prepare themselves for the jobs of the future.—
Phillip Molnar,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Click the link below to download — you will be prompted to log in or create an account to access the coloring page Download our Chiefs coloring page featuring Crocky J and Carson Steele.—
Neil Nakahodo,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2025
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On a corner of Post Street in downtown San Jose, a small shop brightly colored with pink and orange walls displays feminine drawings, candles shaped like cakes and trinkets.—
Autumn Alvarez,
The Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2025
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There were two bank accounts visibly associated with the company, one of which contained $0.84 and the other overdrawn by almost AUD$88,000.—
Martin McKenzie-Murray,
SPIN,
7 Jan. 2025
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Orange County Elections Supervisor Glen Gilzean’s millions of dollars in misspending broke Florida law, according to an investigative report released Monday, and has left his office in danger of overdrawing its checking account by nearly $590,000.—
Skyler Swisher,
Orlando Sentinel,
16 Dec. 2024
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