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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

Early’s women may be exaggerated portraits, but we live in a hyperbolic world.

From Salon Jun. 22, 2026

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

From Science Daily Jun. 1, 2026

More amazing, the truth has now reached readers of the New York Times and likely wouldn’t have if Mr. Trump hadn’t posted about climate science, in his usual hyperbolic, all-caps way, on Truth Social.

From The Wall Street Journal May 29, 2026

But Sullivan laced his 1924 autobiography with hyperbolic attacks on Burnham and the fair’s impact on the masses who came through its gates.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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