Examples of overly in a Sentence
These directions are overly complex.
She's overly sensitive to criticism.
They didn't seem overly concerned about the problem.
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But that becomes problematic in conditions like psoriasis, for which the memory of a flare-up can make the tissue overly sensitive to environmental triggers such as stress, leading to chronic inflammation.
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Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
One of my favorite swaps is trading anything heavy or overly structured for pieces that feel softer and more organic.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
According to them, the ways in which proofs are written and theories constructed have become overly homogeneous.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
The dramatic construction, however, is solid enough to withstand some of the overly broad strokes of the staging.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
One of my favorite swaps is trading anything heavy or overly structured for pieces that feel softer and more organic.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
According to them, the ways in which proofs are written and theories constructed have become overly homogeneous.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
The dramatic construction, however, is solid enough to withstand some of the overly broad strokes of the staging.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Overly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overly. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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