Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melodramatize
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Prevent extra stress on your hair by not pulling too much on ponytails or other hairstyles when putting on hats.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
14 July 2025 -
Raleigh put on a show in the next semifinal, simply mashing balls into – and over – the right field grandstand.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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However, the opposite is true: one of the most effective ways to improve well-being isn't to overemphasize comfort.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Writers, with our big egos and big imaginations, tend to overemphasize the impact of our books.—
Maris Kreizman
June 20,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
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The base game for Guild Wars 2 is available for free to play up to max level with eight different character professions and tons of both PvE and PvP content, with no subscription fee.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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In early June, the Criminal Minds socials played up the whole #Jemily thing, with photos of A.J. and Paget [Brewster] wearing #Jemily shirts….—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
10 July 2025
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This is one of many lawsuits against Tesla that question the safety of the company's driver-assistance systems, and accuse the company of exaggerating their capabilities.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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Defenders of the current administration highlight economic policies and argue that media narratives exaggerate constitutional threats while underestimating policy achievements in areas like deregulation and fiscal restraint[1][5].—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2025
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The reality is this: AI innovation is accelerating at a pace that’s hard to overstate.—
Yi Shi,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Advanced Energy United, a trade group representing the advanced energy industry, suggested the report may overstate the risks of blackouts and undervalue resources like wind, solar and battery storage.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
7 July 2025
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Lillard’s video message also introduced Ulrich, who declined to elaborate on his role in the film.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
25 July 2025
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Head coach Sean Payton said the Broncos’ starting right tackle would likely be back to participating Saturday or Monday, but didn’t elaborate on what’s kept McGlinchey out.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
25 July 2025
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“Melodramatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodramatize. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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