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Recent Examples of understatement
To say this winter has taken a toll on my skin is an understatement.
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Melony Forcier, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
Shock is an understatement for how the football world reacted to reports that Belichick didn’t get the necessary votes to enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame on his first try.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
To say the series is an unexpected hit is an understatement.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
But to say Darnold's own journey to the Super Bowl, in contrast, was more winding would be an understatement.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
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Melony Forcier, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
Shock is an understatement for how the football world reacted to reports that Belichick didn’t get the necessary votes to enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame on his first try.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
To say the series is an unexpected hit is an understatement.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
But to say Darnold's own journey to the Super Bowl, in contrast, was more winding would be an understatement.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for understatement
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According to the study, THC interferes with meiosis, the cell division process crucial for producing healthy eggs.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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In meiosis, a cell also divides into two halves, but these halves each have 23 chromosomes.—
Krissi Danielsson,
Parents,
30 July 2024
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Maryland’s budget process is designed to promote transparency and fiscal restraint.—
J.B. Jennings,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Feb. 2026
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The verdict signals that prolonged prone restraint during mental health crises is dangerous, potentially changing how juvenile detention centers handle distressed teens.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Aumann’s complaint alleges fraud, tortious interference and business disparagement and other alleged misdeeds.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Jan. 2026
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The disparagement made Knausgaard drop writing for a good ten years.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Depending on the severity, menopause symptoms can affect a woman’s quality of life.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
11 Feb. 2026
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The severity of the weather was aggravated by heat in Chicago, where highs were reaching over 90 degrees.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Offering a subtle touch of modesty, this tunic features extra coverage for your backside.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
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His reflections on the controversies and critical snubbings that greeted movies that have since become consensus masterpieces are nuanced without descending into false modesty.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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Modern French wellness is about moderation, not deprivation.—
Hannah Seligson,
Vanity Fair,
12 Feb. 2026
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The United States Food and Drug Administration has noted a link between kava consumption and rare instances of liver damage, so moderation is recommended.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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But as a walk down Main Street will prove to you, its simplicity is exactly what makes the town special.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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By prioritizing safety, simplicity, and developer collaboration, Sprout represents a quieter but potentially more meaningful step forward in humanoid robotics.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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That plainness, though, adds to the sense that Death in the Family isn’t packing in unnecessary frills, just conveying what happened and following the facts.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Understatement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understatement. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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