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

Depending on his mood, he might wave it away as campaign hyperbole.

From Slate • Dec. 8, 2025

Buster’s claim that his dog could read was hyperbole.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner