as in exaggeration
the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts
a claim to worldwide fame is a bit of an overstatement on the part of that nightclub
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Noun
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Oh, maybe in millions of movie trailers during the last 40 years (an exaggeration but barely).—
Tim Greiving,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025 -
And the greatness of the game and the finish were beyond exaggeration.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These caricatures are amusing, but nothing compared to when President Dutton finally has to strap up and blow away mercenaries like Rambo.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Pottery making, caricature illustrations, and other creative installations will also be available.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This is no hyperbole, this is our new reality.—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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This is neither hypothetical nor hyperbole.—
Katy Huff,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Overstatement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstatement. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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