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

This is a gonzo genre picture, a horror-romance painted with comic-book hyperbole.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 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

Although less given to hyperbole than Washington, Du Bois saw Durham in essentially the same positive light after visiting there less than a decade later.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson