exaggerated

Example Sentences

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As the series found an audience, a fashion staple that was as lavish and exaggerated as the women emerged from the shadows: the Sky top.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Some of the online Gen Z pushback focuses on the exaggerated idea that Japan's streets are so spotless people don't even have to wear shoes.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

And in more recent years, he became the subject of a string of internet memes, including "Chuck Norris facts", which jokingly exaggerated his strength and toughness.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Since investors who lived through that era are now retired, few on Wall Street can provide a reality check to keep the stagflation narrative from becoming greatly exaggerated.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

The Rambler pulled in front of him and a small-boned boy leaped out of the car and walked back toward Ben with a ludicrously exaggerated swagger.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy