over-the-top
adjective
: extremely or excessively flamboyant or outrageous
an over-the-top performance
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Eight years later, Legend says the popularity of the over-the-top ties is heavily influenced by streetwear.
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Kristopher Fraser, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
These over-the-top moments and the absurdity of its title may be the elements that made Zombi 2 famous, but beneath them is a movie with an eerie, uncanny vibe that's shockingly easy to get lost in.
—James Grebey, Time, 20 June 2025
Boyle played Ray’s dad, Frank, who could be extremely stubborn and over-the-top with his sons.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 19 June 2025
Think of it as the old Hollywood filtered through Plein’s over-the-top moodboard.
—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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Kristopher Fraser, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
These over-the-top moments and the absurdity of its title may be the elements that made Zombi 2 famous, but beneath them is a movie with an eerie, uncanny vibe that's shockingly easy to get lost in.
—James Grebey, Time, 20 June 2025
Boyle played Ray’s dad, Frank, who could be extremely stubborn and over-the-top with his sons.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 19 June 2025
Think of it as the old Hollywood filtered through Plein’s over-the-top moodboard.
—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 19 June 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 2 Jul. 2025.
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