hyperbolic
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A prime minister not noted for hyperbolic or emotive language in public has unleashed a volley of vitriol - a chain of events "staggering," "shocking," "unforgivable," he claims.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
"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
The technology is gaining popularity in the U.S. as a potential way to boost workouts, though critics say the marketing of EMS is often hyperbolic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Horror is filled with trend-hopping and mimicry — the genre itself holds a mirror to our cultural anxieties, replicating them with chilling, hyperbolic intensity.
From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026
Haas’s enthusiasm seems hyperbolic to some of his colleagues.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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