Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melodramatized
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The report overemphasized the effect of ChatGPT.—
Josh Tyrangiel,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026 -
Last year, Vancouver overemphasized size and physicality when building its second and third pairs, which led to a bottom four that was slow, lacked puck-moving skills, and was often hemmed in defensively.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Orange Lutheran softball team put on a clinic in situational hitting and got an outstanding outing from pitcher Rylee Silva in a 3-0 victory over Los Alamitos in the quarterfinals of the Michelle Carew Classic on Friday at Peralta Park.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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Another point of pride for Airbus is the fact that the project took only nine months from conception to demonstration, which reflects the urgency put on developing new drone and anti-drone technologies.—
David Szondy
April 04,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2026
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There are also credible questions over whether Mills exaggerated his military record during his first campaign.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Slightly shimmering effects reflect light in a subtle way, bringing luminosity without being exaggerated; it can be glazed donut–style chrome, or for a more intense effect try a cat-eye finish.—
Andrea Carbajal,
Glamour,
31 Mar. 2026
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The City manager made several bold tactical changes for the first leg at the Bernabeu, returning Nico O’Reilly to left-back and starting both Jeremy Doku and Savinho on the wings, as well as Antoine Semenyo, who played up front alongside Erling Haaland.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Following a devastating turn on The Wire, Jordan played up the drama on the ABC soap opera All My Children.—
Ken Simmons,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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Claims that Tehran's capabilities have been obliterated are overstated.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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Many homeowners have heard that mulching clippings contributes to thatch buildup in a lawn, but that concern is overstated.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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Bear attacks are largely over reported, and often sensationalized, in the media, escalating our fear of bears.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
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There is an undeniable oversupply of negative, fear-inducing and even sensationalized content.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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Officials have not yet elaborated on how Webber was able to operate a vehicle or fire a weapon.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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The 49ers prioritized improving both the training staff and roster depth this offseason, and the 61-year-old head coach elaborated on those changes after day one of the spring session.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Melodramatized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodramatized. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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