hyperbole
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That hyperbole is similar to how Silicon Valley’s techno-optimists talk about their industry.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
To unaffiliated scientists, Colossal’s talk of de-extincting long-gone species is hyperbole: hopelessly premature and consistently oversold.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Its editor, Tom McTague, a thoughtful writer not known for hyperbole, said of Sir Keir: "The clamour is growing: he cannot do the job."
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
“The sheer dominance displayed is not hyperbole, it is the truth, and it will continue,” Kelly said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
After Colonel Meecham had conducted the inspections of the other rooms, Mary Anne walked into Ben’s room holding her stomach with melodramatic hyperbole.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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