hyperbole
Example Sentences
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He argued that while Duterte used "bluster and hyperbole" in his speeches, he also frequently ordered authorities only to shoot in self-defence.
From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026
He tends to pick his words carefully and avoid exaggeration or hyperbole.
From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026
Adams discussed his own cancellation after the fact, saying a few days later on his livestream that he had been using hyperbole, “meaning an exaggeration,” to make a point.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026
There are signs that the public is tiring of his hyperbole and insatiable desire for retribution.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025
Buster’s claim that his dog could read was hyperbole.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
Vocabulary lists containing hyperbole
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