Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melodramatize
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As a result of that order, everyone who works at VOA and Radio Martí were put on administrative leave, and outlets like Radio Free Europe lost funding.—
Sean Collins,
Vox,
19 Mar. 2025 -
Spring Art & Wine Walk The Forum Carlsbad, 1905 Calle Barcelona, will put on its Spring Art & Wine Walk from 3 to 6 p.m. April 5 featuring a showcase of art along with wine tastings and live music.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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Still, whereas poverty has clearly contributed to Boko Haram’s rise, government and civil society actors should avoid overemphasizing its role.—
Michael W. Baca,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Dec. 2016
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The new council majority has argued that the prior group overemphasized bike transportation, as opposed to vehicles, and note that vehicles are the way that most people get around town.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Making matter worse is the fact that George didn't play up to his usual standards.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Thanks to its clean and simple lines and flattering cut, the dress subtly accentuates the midsection, providing comfort and definition. Empire waist The sweetheart neckline on the empire waist style of an empire waist dress plays up the bust and neckline, which lengthens the upper body.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Some, however, are on the fence, believing that schools are exaggerating the impact of food deliveries and that this is simply a generational thing.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2025
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Our minds tend to exaggerate the significance of small events.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The time is now To say this has to be the year for the Padres would overstating things.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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Lawyers for Rhodes, Tarrio and others in the suit have argued that the government overstated their clients' roles in the events of the day.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Allison told Illinois Answers and the Tribune that he was not given a reason for his firing. Smith, Kaegi’s chief of staff, declined to elaborate.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Of course, the film elaborates on several scenes and musical numbers, which contributes to the extra runtime.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Melodramatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodramatize. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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