exaggerating

verb

Definition of exaggeratingnext
present participle of exaggerate
1
as in padding
to add to the interest of by including made-up details the American colonist John Smith is believed by many historians to have exaggerated his adventures

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2
as in overstating
to describe or express in too strong terms it would be impossible to exaggerate the importance of this entrance exam

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  1. coloring
  2. enhancing
  3. expanding
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  • Finally, polling suggests that political polarization is significantly coloring people's views of the economy.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Or, if an artwork hasn’t sold, the gallery may want to discount the price — but, again, this is kept private to avoid coloring the artist’s body of work, Harriman said.
    Lucy Handley, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of coloring
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  • This approach leverages influencers' unique ability to connect with audiences in an authentic way, enhancing the brand's visibility and credibility.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Further, while 88% of supply chain executives report that their organization's supply chain plays a vital role in enhancing the customer experience, their colleagues in the C-suite overwhelmingly (88%) view the supply chain function as a cost center.
    Steve Banker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of enhancing
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  • This month, repertory theaters in New York and Los Angeles have plenty of offerings to get those lungs expanding and heart beating.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The show is also expanding its character roster, introducing more pop culture-relevant figures alongside familiar faces.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of expanding
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