as in exaggerated
extended beyond normal or realistic bounds
overblown predictions of financial calamity after the company had one bad quarter
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Recent Examples of overblown
Hart said the report was well overblown.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
But experts say the dramatic imagery is a bit overblown.
—Brandi D. Addison, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 22 Jan. 2026
Moehlig added that her members, and members of the nationwide coalition that is pushing back against limits on gender-affirming care with lawsuits, believe that concerns over referrals to the Department of Justice are overblown.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Although some tech moguls, including Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, recently have moved some of their companies out of California, proponents of the proposal say concerns that billionaires will flee are overblown.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
But experts say the dramatic imagery is a bit overblown.
—Brandi D. Addison, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 22 Jan. 2026
Moehlig added that her members, and members of the nationwide coalition that is pushing back against limits on gender-affirming care with lawsuits, believe that concerns over referrals to the Department of Justice are overblown.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Although some tech moguls, including Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, recently have moved some of their companies out of California, proponents of the proposal say concerns that billionaires will flee are overblown.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overblown
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The result is exaggerated price moves, especially in smaller precious metals markets, where relatively modest inflows can push prices sharply higher, making the rally feel detached from traditional supply-and-demand dynamics.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Rowland maintained the sharp lines of the shoes and paired them with an oversize sculptural jacket with exaggerated lapels, with nothing underneath.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Oversized fits—from bomber jackets and cow-print fleece coordinates to wide-leg jeans—were balanced with boots with inflated toes and straps.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Jan. 2026
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The ball itself was usually an inflated animal bladder, like a cow bladder, explains Louis Moore, a professor at Michigan State University, who teaches sports history.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Overblown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overblown. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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