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 Advertisement Parton turned exaggeration into authorship through repetition and scale. — Debbie Millman, Time, 25 July 2026 For perspective, listen to Cubs manager Craig Counsell, who is not exactly excitable or prone to exaggeration. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 24 July 2026 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 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
  • The note was written on Cohn’s personal stationery, imprinted with a scowling caricature of himself.
    — Kai Bird, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Absolutely is still Abby, but an exaggerated, almost caricature of Abby, rather than a separate thing.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026
Definition of caricature
Noun
  • The warning is no hyperbole, as cattle block the road, delaying the eventual sight of a massive oil-drilling rig.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Her legal team claims these allegations are false, and her comments are protected opinion or rhetorical hyperbole.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 July 2026
Definition of hyperbole
Noun
  • Snapshot is a stirring blend of gothic noir; horror documentary and found footage stretching reality in an innovative way.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Dancing, jumping, stretching, walking or playing outside all give kids a healthy way to support their body’s natural regulation.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of stretching
Noun
  • Gameplay enhancements include deeper pre-snap options, smarter defenders, and an optional Catch Meter.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • These enhancements, because of vendor agreements, require no extra funding, according to Chow.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhancement
Noun
  • 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
  • Still, the system can occasionally trap the wrong animal, such as box turtles, which have a similar coloring to a tegu.
    — Laurie Mermet, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Most creators aim for a consistency that’s creamy and smooth, with a rosy pink coloring.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of coloring

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