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

He later defended his comments and said that he had been using hyperbole to make a point, adding that he disavowed racists and that media reports had ignored the context of his comments.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 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

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

From Slate • Dec. 8, 2025

It was a contest in hyperbole and carried on for no other reason.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston