over the top
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: beyond the bounds of what is expected, usual, normal, or appropriate
: extremely or excessively flamboyant or outrageous
an over-the-top performance
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Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026
Balogun, coming off of a fantastic season at Monaco, was the subject of an over-the-top recruitment three years ago.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 13 June 2026
From the cozy Kringle Kitchen room to the rustic Country Christmas displays, each section caters to a different decorating style, whether your aesthetic leans classic, whimsical, or over-the-top festive.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
This classic French manicure gets a subtle twist with a single pearl placed at the cuticle, adding just the right amount of dimension without being over-the-top.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 12 June 2026
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Penn has won three Oscars in acting categories, most recently for playing an over-the-top bigoted cop in One Battle After Another.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026
Balogun, coming off of a fantastic season at Monaco, was the subject of an over-the-top recruitment three years ago.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 13 June 2026
From the cozy Kringle Kitchen room to the rustic Country Christmas displays, each section caters to a different decorating style, whether your aesthetic leans classic, whimsical, or over-the-top festive.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
This classic French manicure gets a subtle twist with a single pearl placed at the cuticle, adding just the right amount of dimension without being over-the-top.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 12 June 2026
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“Over the top.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over%20the%20top. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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