Examples of 'hyperbole' in a sentence

Meaning of "hyperbole"

Hyperbole (noun) - exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. It is a figure of speech used for emphasis or effect
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  • Deliberate or unintentional overstatement, particularly extreme overstatement.
  • An instance or example of such overstatement.
  • A hyperbola.

How to use "hyperbole" in a sentence

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I have a penchant for hyperbole to aggrandize myself.
Hyperbole is explained along the same lines.
That kind of hyperbole is not very helpful.
Hyperbole uses exaggeration for emphasis or effect.
I just think it is hyperbole to call him an impostor.
Hyperbole is the main figure of style of exaggeration.
Macbeth is using hyperbole to exaggerate the situation.
Hyperbole and exageration for comic effect.
Use at least one hyperbole in your description.
Hyperbole is the worst thing in the universe.
I used to think a broken heart was just hyperbole.
It is not hyperbole to say we are in a grave financial situation.
I am amazed by the human capacity for hyperbole.
This is hyperbole born of hysteria and hate.
There is gonna be a lot of hyperbole and speculation.

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Hyperbole is deliberate exaggeration for emphasis or humour.
I am not just tossing out hyperbole here.
Jesus used hyperbole here to make a point.
So that you know it has never been hyperbole.
Hyperbole is an outrageous exaggeration that emphasizes a point.
You could tone down the hyperbole.
Hyperbole is a literary device that exaggerates facts.
He has a nice gift for the hyperbole.
Another use of hyperbole is as a sort of verbal shorthand.
That is neither exaggeration nor hyperbole either.
The hyperbole gives the game away.
It may contain harsh language and hyperbole.
They are not shy of hyperbole as you can see.
Others dismiss such comparisons as exaggerated hyperbole.
This angle limits the hyperbole to infinite.
Concern over homogenization is actually pure hyperbole.
So the hyperbole is not actually surprising.
That last paragraph is riddled with hyperbole.
Hyperbole so extreme that it is completely impossible.
Some would call this reckless hyperbole.
A little hyperbole never hurt anyone.
Jesus here is using the language of hyperbole.
Your hyperbole remains as vibrant as it was.
And that statement is far from hyperbole.
The same goes for hyperbole in general.
This has since been proven to be a bit of hyperbole.
More hyperbole that says nothing.
This has stayed with me even if it is hyperbole.
That kind of hyperbole has no place in a serious debate.
Exaggeration in literature is more closely known as hyperbole.
It would not be hyperbole to call this situation an epidemic.
Of course you always were prone to hyperbole.
Hyperbole fully justified in this case.
This was sheer hyperbole on her part.
Hyperbole becomes fact before anyone can respond.

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