over the top
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: beyond the bounds of what is expected, usual, normal, or appropriate
: extremely or excessively flamboyant or outrageous
an over-the-top performance
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
The Penthouse World Cup Package at The Mark—one of the most iconic hotels on the Upper East Side—is definitely the most over-the-top offering on this list.
—Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
An over-the-top romp that proves, if nothing else, the near-miraculous elasticity of Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic creation.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Before Creed came along, there was little here aside from Apollo’s demise with lasting narrative weight — though its patriotic, over-the-top energy is hard to forget.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
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Also, much of the city’s entertainment is already inside, from Broadway-caliber shows and over-the-top casinos to sprawling spas, luxury shopping, celebrity-chef restaurants, and massive nightlife venues.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
The Penthouse World Cup Package at The Mark—one of the most iconic hotels on the Upper East Side—is definitely the most over-the-top offering on this list.
—Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
An over-the-top romp that proves, if nothing else, the near-miraculous elasticity of Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic creation.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Before Creed came along, there was little here aside from Apollo’s demise with lasting narrative weight — though its patriotic, over-the-top energy is hard to forget.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
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“Over the top.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over%20the%20top. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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