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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The near-perfect dish was simple and not overly complicated.
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Then again, Friday’s show was a reminder that much of Rascal Flatts’ output can get overly glossy and insincere, so maybe that wasn’t such a bad thing after all.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
Indeed, Nvidia is trading at approximately 39x projected FY’26 earnings and about 25x FY’27 earnings – a valuation that is not overly rich considering its recent growth.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Those experiences inspired King to begin hosting nominees in her home, giving them an opportunity to form relationships and move past a history of finalists being overly-critical of one another.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Then again, Friday’s show was a reminder that much of Rascal Flatts’ output can get overly glossy and insincere, so maybe that wasn’t such a bad thing after all.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
Indeed, Nvidia is trading at approximately 39x projected FY’26 earnings and about 25x FY’27 earnings – a valuation that is not overly rich considering its recent growth.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Those experiences inspired King to begin hosting nominees in her home, giving them an opportunity to form relationships and move past a history of finalists being overly-critical of one another.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Overly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overly. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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