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
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Moreover, overemphasizing tools rather than understanding Agile principles can lead to superficial adoption.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2024
Although people are part of the environment, and ought to be part of the biosphere’s self-expression, the human point of view is overemphasized in any photograph, let alone one taken from a rocket.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
The absence of testing as a metric for acceptance in some colleges has also stirred fears about overemphasizing other parts of the application process.
—Theara Coleman, theweek, 26 Jan. 2024
The Hasidic movement was founded in the 18th century in Eastern Europe by a rabbi known as the Baal Shem Tov, who felt that Judaism had overemphasized intellectual qualities to the detriment of spiritual fervor and sincerity.
—Joseph Berger, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2024
Here as elsewhere, the civilizational approach proved demonstrably, even catastrophically wrong, highlighting the limits of a perspective that overemphasizes the role of culture in world affairs.
—Jordan Michael Smith, The New Republic, 19 Oct. 2023
Weiler tends to overemphasize Ryan’s nerves and overplay his breakdowns, while Thompson portrays Dani nearly shrinking into the background.
—In Swing State, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2023
Those few, however, have an opportunity to raise their stock through recency bias, a behavioral economics phenomenon defined as a tendency to overemphasize the importance of recent experiences when predicting future events.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2023
Critics overemphasize the possibility of making more money in the stock market.
—Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2023
Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2024
Although people are part of the environment, and ought to be part of the biosphere’s self-expression, the human point of view is overemphasized in any photograph, let alone one taken from a rocket.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
The absence of testing as a metric for acceptance in some colleges has also stirred fears about overemphasizing other parts of the application process.
—Theara Coleman, theweek, 26 Jan. 2024
The Hasidic movement was founded in the 18th century in Eastern Europe by a rabbi known as the Baal Shem Tov, who felt that Judaism had overemphasized intellectual qualities to the detriment of spiritual fervor and sincerity.
—Joseph Berger, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2024
Here as elsewhere, the civilizational approach proved demonstrably, even catastrophically wrong, highlighting the limits of a perspective that overemphasizes the role of culture in world affairs.
—Jordan Michael Smith, The New Republic, 19 Oct. 2023
Weiler tends to overemphasize Ryan’s nerves and overplay his breakdowns, while Thompson portrays Dani nearly shrinking into the background.
—In Swing State, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2023
Those few, however, have an opportunity to raise their stock through recency bias, a behavioral economics phenomenon defined as a tendency to overemphasize the importance of recent experiences when predicting future events.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2023
Critics overemphasize the possibility of making more money in the stock market.
—Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2023
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