as in inflated
extended beyond normal or realistic bounds
loves the exaggerated emotions that are part and parcel of grand opera
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as in padded
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
the American colonist John Smith is believed by many historians to have exaggerated his adventures
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as in overstated
to describe or express in too strong terms
it would be impossible to exaggerate the importance of this entrance exam
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Recent Examples of exaggerated
Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
These presets aim to reduce unfocused or exaggerated AI aesthetics.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Nov. 2025
The dip in play has been exaggerated, but the Chiefs do need more.
—Sam McDowell 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for exaggerated
Adjective
Don’t be fooled by their budget-friendly cost, either, because the pants deliver an expensive air thanks to their high-fashion pleats and exaggerated silhouette.
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Twice each day, the normal rhythm of the tides from high to low is exaggerated during king tides.
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After it’s fully inflated, anesthesia is added to the water.—
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However, Spak thinks Rivian’s risk-reward ratio now appears less favorable, saying the company’s current valuation may be too inflated.—
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But his co-stars remained quiet, and Miami padded its lead.—
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The insoles are padded with thick latex for comfort and extra breathability so your feet don’t get sweaty.—
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But the revenues never reached the assumed level and his Department of Finance eventually — and very quietly — acknowledged that the administration had overstated income by a whopping $165 billion over four years.—
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But the revenues never reached the assumed level and his Department of Finance eventually — and very quietly — acknowledged that the administration had overstated income by a whopping $165 billion over four years.—
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Her hair is colored blue and pink.—
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For better or worse, Golding and Ole Miss’ story is colored forever by Kiffin’s exit, but their ending could be a fever dream.—
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The law requires presidents to notify Congress within 48 hours of deploying forces and to end military action within 60 to 90 days absent authorization — limits that presidents of both parties have routinely stretched.—
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State officials say the program is a way to reduce costs, prevent medication lapses, and ease the burden on doctors, particularly in rural areas where clinicians are already stretched thin.—
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The team enhanced the design using small-molecule amidinium ligands.—
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These features are further enhanced by technology that adapts to individual preferences, such as smart shower controls and lighting systems tailored to each user.—
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None, however, elaborated on what orders were considered unlawful.—
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All of this feels either cut off or elaborated on in a magical thinking way; nothing feels objective.—
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Piastri made an ambitious lunge on Norris in the penultimate lap, but overdid it and locked his front wheel, nearly crashing into his teammate.—
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“Exaggerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exaggerated. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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