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as in meiosis
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as in restraint
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Recent Examples of understatement
To say Woodall was a bit embarrassed about the entire situation would be an understatement.
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EW.com, 13 Feb. 2025
To say this rebellious synergy is unpredictable would be an understatement.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
To say there is a crisis at our southern border would be an understatement.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
To say that the tone of this meeting will be tense is an understatement, NPR's Jane Arraf tells Up First.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 11 Feb. 2025
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EW.com, 13 Feb. 2025
To say this rebellious synergy is unpredictable would be an understatement.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
To say there is a crisis at our southern border would be an understatement.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
To say that the tone of this meeting will be tense is an understatement, NPR's Jane Arraf tells Up First.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for understatement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for understatement
Noun
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Typical cell division happens by either mitosis or meiosis.—
Krissi Danielsson,
Parents,
30 July 2024
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In meiosis, a cell also divides into two halves, but these halves each have 23 chromosomes.—
Krissi Danielsson,
Parents,
30 July 2024
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That's reality for a country that, across Democratic and Republican administrations, has spent taxpayer money without restraint or care about debt.—
Axios,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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This season was about restraint and impact — where luxury was deliberate, innovation measured, and the conversation between past and present more compelling than ever.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The consortium has promised to reduce that to 18 months by next year, but even that’s not nearly fast enough given the severity of the transatlantic security crisis.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Your healthcare provider can also prescribe medication to lessen the severity of COVID or the flu, but the key is to act quickly.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Is Aspen’s conspicuous wealth worse than Jackson Hole’s false modesty?—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
18 Dec. 2024
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Vocally, too, Jackman makes a kind of spectacle of his modesty.—
Helen Shaw,
The New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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System Analysis and Optimization There seems to be a trend toward simplicity in some Mac antivirus utilities.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
7 Mar. 2025
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Phase 4: Making photo selects and designing the story Given the photographs' profound presence, our design approach prioritized intentional restraint and simplicity, aiming to create a supportive framework that would elevate the content.—
Caroline Newton,
Bon Appétit,
7 Mar. 2025
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The addition of chamomile flowers contributes a subtle floral note, further enhancing its elegance.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Hairstylist Efi Davies wanted to bring an air of elegance to the nostalgic look.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Understatement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understatement. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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