over-the-top
adjective
: extremely or excessively flamboyant or outrageous
an over-the-top performance
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 May 2025
But Kardashian’s penchant for pomp didn’t stop at the trial—the rest of her fashion on this Paris trip has been nothing short of over-the-top.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 May 2025
The 55-year-old singer is known for sporting luxurious, over-the-top outfits, but on Mother’s Day, her Instagram post featured a surprisingly attainable, summer-ready fashion moment.
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Others include over-the-top racing bikes and opportunities to climb like a pro on fabled routes.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 13 May 2025
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 May 2025
But Kardashian’s penchant for pomp didn’t stop at the trial—the rest of her fashion on this Paris trip has been nothing short of over-the-top.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 May 2025
The 55-year-old singer is known for sporting luxurious, over-the-top outfits, but on Mother’s Day, her Instagram post featured a surprisingly attainable, summer-ready fashion moment.
—Melony Forcier, People.com, 14 May 2025
Others include over-the-top racing bikes and opportunities to climb like a pro on fabled routes.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for over-the-top
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“Over-the-top.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over-the-top. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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