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As with other performance arts, judgements about who might be the most notable are highly subjective and clouded by the hyperbole of publicity. en.wikipedia.org

She is unable to express real feeling, since all of her emotions are mediated through empty hyperbole. en.wikipedia.org

A realist actor, he tends to distance himself from flights of fancy and hyperbole. en.wikipedia.org

Now, before you dismiss that as hyperbole, consider a few factors. en.wikipedia.org

The necessary hyperbole needed to attract investors was anathema to him. en.wikipedia.org

Language jokes, hyperbole, intentional disregard of linguistic and stylistic norms, and other absurd or humorous elements are permitted. en.wikipedia.org

As a mockumentary, the storyline is a hyperbole of their real lives, and the fictional presence of a camera is often acknowledged. en.wikipedia.org

He knows and loves his subject, so he does nt need to wave his arms around and resort to hyperbole. en.wikipedia.org

Wherever possible, references to verify the claims have been included, however even figures given by manufacturers may have a degree of inaccuracy or hyperbole. en.wikipedia.org

Its characteristic feature is lightness and wit evidenced by wordplay, parody, paradox and humorous hyperboles. en.wikipedia.org

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