OVERSTATEMENT Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

overstatement

noun

Definition of overstatement

as in exaggeration

the representation of something in terms that go beyond the facts a claim to worldwide fame is a bit of an overstatement on the part of that nightclub

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Recent Examples of overstatement Its moments of overstatement are entirely human, en route to a lighter, softer state of serenity. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026 But despite Lloyd’s compliment, to say Evans had a great game would be an overstatement. — Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026 But the reality is that cases are climbing into the thousands across 45 states, as USA Today reports, meaning his reassurances appear to have been a gross overstatement. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 30 July 2026 This packed a certain richness, given how Walz’s military record—or his overstatement of it—created its own recurring migraine for Harris. — Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026 That sort of flamboyant overstatement became central to Turner’s personal brand—and made for irresistible copy in the dailies. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026 In clinical trials, acronyms can also invite overstatement. — Clarissa Brincat, Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026 The SaaSpocalypse may be an overstatement. — Michael Jacobides, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026 That appears to be an overstatement. — Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026

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Noun

Hours at a time isn’t an exaggeration, especially since the 14S lasted a jaw-dropping 38 hours and 29 minutes in our video testing, which is the kind of endurance coffee shop dwellers can only dream about.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026
While that’s an exaggeration by Cole’s lofty standards, one thing is certain with the playoffs nearing.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of exaggeration

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Conversations around racial caricature have evolved; what was edgy feels painfully passé.

— Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
As is the case with most election cycles, the claims and counterclaims about the ballot measures being voted on in California this time around are largely based on caricatures of the measures themselves.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of caricature

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