superlatives

noun

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plural of superlative
as in hyperboles

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  1. exaggerations
Noun
  • In commercial comedies nowadays, humor mostly happens through dialog or slapstick or exaggerations.
    — Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2025
  • However, most of these accounts are considered myths or gross exaggerations.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Feb. 2025
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