in excess

phrase

: in overly large amounts

Eating anything in excess can be bad for you.

Examples of in excess in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Authorities are bracing for the prospect of fires breaking out in the days ahead, with drought conditions across much of Britain and a prolonged heat wave this week bringing temperatures in excess of 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit). — Nick Duffy, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026

Deborah and Matthew are demanding a trial by jury and each is seeking damages in excess of $75,000. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

Brussels sprouts can cause digestive discomfort if eaten in excess. — Cynthia Sass, HEALTH, 11 Aug. 2026

Tepe said the county’s consultants did an estimate on key future road projects, and that the work expected is in excess of $1 billion. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in excess

• abs
• acquiesce
• authoress
• bodiless
• coalesce
• decompress
• dispossess
• faithfulness
• letterpress
• mayoress
• murderess
• nonetheless