hyperbolic
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"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
Critics say the marketing—including claims that 20 minutes equals four hours in the gym—is hyperbolic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
He also said his earlier remark that Israel could take it "all" had been somewhat "hyperbolic".
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026
In Baudrillard’s deliberately hyperbolic phrase, “They did it, but we wished for it.”
From Salon • Feb. 8, 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
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