overemphasize
verb
over·em·pha·size
ˌō-vər-ˈem(p)-fə-ˌsīz 
overemphasized; overemphasizing
: to give excessive emphasis to (something)
overemphasize risks
We have overemphasized the differences between men and women.—
Zosia Bielski
Zosia Bielski… people feeling pushed into starting businesses … in a culture that overemphasizes entrepreneurialism.—Derrick Penner
Derrick PennerI can't overemphasize the importance of this turning point in my life.—Genesse Gentry
Genesse GentryWe … cannot overemphasize how important it is to keep up with latest security fixes …—Rene Gielen
Rene GielenThe value of a good reputation cannot be overemphasized.—J. Dwight Pentecost
J. Dwight PentecostIt's hard to overemphasize how significant this development will be …—Rich Smith
Rich SmithExamples of overemphasize in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Erik Spoelstra, Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo recognized Butler’s impact but didn’t want to overemphasize the meaning of Tuesday.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
In overemphasizing antics to justify its existence, Another Simple Favor nearly forgets the connection between the two women that started it all.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
The new council majority has argued that the prior group overemphasized bike transportation, as opposed to vehicles, and note that vehicles are the way that most people get around town.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
That Huo doesn’t overemphasize the signifiers of change is an admirable kind of restraint.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overemphasize
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Zach Harper, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
In overemphasizing antics to justify its existence, Another Simple Favor nearly forgets the connection between the two women that started it all.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
The new council majority has argued that the prior group overemphasized bike transportation, as opposed to vehicles, and note that vehicles are the way that most people get around town.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
That Huo doesn’t overemphasize the signifiers of change is an admirable kind of restraint.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overemphasize
Cite this Entry
“Overemphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overemphasize. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share