Recent Examples of Synonyms for melodramatize
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Or put on Taylor’s famous stunning red lipstick and head to Bar Mordecai on Dundas Street West with four private karaoke rooms uniquely designed with musical vibes and inspirational themes.Miriam Porter, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In the immediate aftermath of the story, both musicians were put on leave from performing by April 14, and on July 11, the Philharmonic’s then-CEO, Gary Ginstling, resigned.Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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Some judges believed the systems underestimated the importance of certain red flags — like extensive juvenile records or certain kinds of gun charges — or overemphasized factors like an old criminal record or low education level.Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2024
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These allies, along with the United States, need to take care to avoid overemphasizing any individual threat, such as terrorism, at the expense of longer-term challenges, such as Russian intimidation, Chinese expansionism, or North Korean nuclear proliferation.John Kasich, Foreign Affairs, 6 June 2018
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In his brief appearances for the Colts this season while Richardson has been injured, Flacco has played up to that standard, completing 65.7 percent of his passes for 716 yards, throwing seven touchdowns and one interception and leading Indianapolis to two wins in three appearances with two starts.Ben Morse, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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The 2024 campaign was full of injuries as well, but Buehler turned his play up in the World Series.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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Someone will exaggerate a situation or feeling to grab your attention or lead you astray.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
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As in 2020, Trump’s playbook in Pennsylvania involves exaggerating and mischaracterizing any irregularities around the state’s election to bolster claims of widespread fraud.Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
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Evolv estimates overstated revenue between $4m-$6m over a 2-plus year period.Jesse Silvertown, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Correction: An earlier version of this story overstated Helene’s death toll.Maria Sole Campinoti, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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All the can't-miss looks on your favorite stars — from barely-there dresses to elaborate gowns — at this week's most major events Comments Stars are making fashion statements all over the world.Michelle Lee, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The release did not elaborate about why Schmidt, from Orland Park, appeared agitated or identified his political party.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near melodramatize
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“Melodramatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodramatize. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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