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hyperbolic

[hahy-per-bol-ik] / ˌhaɪ pərˈbɒl ɪk /




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That may seem bit hyperbolic, but there is little doubt that TV outlets are looking for help as they navigate the upended media industry.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2026

Because of its strong structural anisotropy, MoOCl2 functions as a natural hyperbolic medium.

From Science Daily Jun. 1, 2026

The technology is gaining popularity in the U.S. as a potential way to boost workouts, though critics say the marketing of EMS is often hyperbolic.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 3, 2026

Horror is filled with trend-hopping and mimicry — the genre itself holds a mirror to our cultural anxieties, replicating them with chilling, hyperbolic intensity.

From Salon Mar. 29, 2026

Haas’s enthusiasm seems hyperbolic to some of his colleagues.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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