Excess
Excess noun - The state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed.
Puffery and excess are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Puffery" instead a noun "Excess".
Nearby Words: excessive, excessively
Puffery
Puffery noun - Information released to the media that is designed to gain public attention or support for a person, business, or cause.
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Excess and puffery are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Excess" instead a noun "Puffery".
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