hyperbolic

Example Sentences

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Piker addressed it at the time — acknowledging it as a hyperbolic critique of American foreign policy and saying he should have used more precise language.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

A prime minister not noted for hyperbolic or emotive language in public has unleashed a volley of vitriol - a chain of events "staggering," "shocking," "unforgivable," he claims.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

"They are playing to the AI aesthetics and hyperbolic anti-imperialist narratives that draw attention, spark controversy and get rewarded by platforms."

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 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

But it spilled out into the open, setting off a series of events that even by the hyperbolic standards of Texas became quite incredible.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger