exaggeration

noun

ig-ˌza-jə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce exaggeration (audio)
Definition of exaggerationnext
as in caricature
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 exaggeration That may sound like an exaggeration, but higher education will almost certainly have to become more remedial. — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 That may be a TV exaggeration, but tornadoes and other dangerous storms do hit the city regularly. — ABC News, 7 July 2026 Pirate ship is no exaggeration. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 24 June 2026 But the fastest swimming speed claims are almost certainly indefensible exaggerations. — Literary Hub, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for exaggeration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaggeration
  1. caricature
  2. hyperbole
  3. stretching
  4. enhancement
  5. overstatement
  6. coloring
Noun
  • Absolutely is still Abby, but an exaggerated, almost caricature of Abby, rather than a separate thing.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026
  • The assemblage turned the damaging caricature into a revolutionary hero, and made Saar a star of the Black Arts movement.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026
Definition of caricature
Noun
  • Her legal team claims these allegations are false, and her comments are protected opinion or rhetorical hyperbole.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 July 2026
  • A lot of that discourse, including what will be depicted as news in media stories about the negotiations, is noise and hyperbole.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of hyperbole
Noun
  • Olivia’s biggest takeaway from practice was when the players were dancing during the opening stretching period of practice.
    — Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 July 2026
  • SpaceX’s mammoth Starship rocket blasted off Friday on another test flight stretching halfway around the world, this time releasing 20 of the most advanced Starlinks.
    — Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Definition of stretching
Noun
  • Rivian plans further enhancements, including Sirius XM and Level 3 self-driving capabilities for Autonomy+ later this year.
    — Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Our goal is earlier identification of needs, stronger prevention efforts and enhancements to our continuous quality improvement processes.
    — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Definition of enhancement
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  • But the reality is that cases are climbing into the thousands across 45 states, as USA Today reports, meaning his reassurances appear to have been a gross overstatement.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 30 July 2026
  • This packed a certain richness, given how Walz’s military record—or his overstatement of it—created its own recurring migraine for Harris.
    — Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
Definition of overstatement
Noun
  • Louise Watley Library will host a break from the heat in the form of a relaxing coloring program geared toward all ages several times throughout the month.
    — Elizabeth Green, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • Their distinct coloring is both a warning for predators and a badge of initiation.
    — Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Definition of coloring

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