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hyperbolic

[hahy-per-bol-ik] / ˌhaɪ pərˈbɒl ɪk /




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That may seem bit hyperbolic, but there is little doubt that TV outlets are looking for help as they navigate the upended media industry.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026

Early’s women may be exaggerated portraits, but we live in a hyperbolic world.

From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026

Previous studies published in Science and Nature Communications had already observed tightly confined light waves called hyperbolic plasmon polaritons traveling through the crystal.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 1, 2026

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

The media response to Barack's speech was hyperbolic.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama


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