as in overly
beyond a normal or acceptable limit
noise from the party was excessively loud
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Recent Examples of excessively
Does your ankle wobble excessively or feel unstable?
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Dana Santas, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Another recall in October affected more than 63,000 vehicles due to excessively bright headlights that risked blinding other drivers.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Hoka Men’s Arahi 7 Running Shoes Made with a plush tongue and a design that prevents your foot from rolling excessively inward, the Arahi 7s is perfect for people who overpronate.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Anyone who brags excessively about his or her offspring on social media will immediately be incarcerated for at least a week.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
Tenants can attempt to dispute fees by keeping a record of excessively hot temperatures, taking photos of their thermostat, or contacting management if heating problems arise.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
By regulating the fabrics and accessories necessary to make excessively ornate shoes, Edward IV could limit foreign competition with English textile manufacturers and at the same time manage fashion trends.
—Michael Watson, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
Agave is high in fructose, a type of simple sugar that may increase the risk of specific diseases if consumed excessively.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2025
An excessively deep layer of mulch can leave the soil waterlogged and starved for oxygen.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
Dana Santas, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Another recall in October affected more than 63,000 vehicles due to excessively bright headlights that risked blinding other drivers.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Hoka Men’s Arahi 7 Running Shoes Made with a plush tongue and a design that prevents your foot from rolling excessively inward, the Arahi 7s is perfect for people who overpronate.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Anyone who brags excessively about his or her offspring on social media will immediately be incarcerated for at least a week.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
Tenants can attempt to dispute fees by keeping a record of excessively hot temperatures, taking photos of their thermostat, or contacting management if heating problems arise.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
By regulating the fabrics and accessories necessary to make excessively ornate shoes, Edward IV could limit foreign competition with English textile manufacturers and at the same time manage fashion trends.
—Michael Watson, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
Agave is high in fructose, a type of simple sugar that may increase the risk of specific diseases if consumed excessively.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2025
An excessively deep layer of mulch can leave the soil waterlogged and starved for oxygen.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excessively
Adverb
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In an overly dramatic transformation sequence, Robert’s boss removes the necklace and is bathed in light — only to wind up a few inches shorter and brunette.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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If this sounds overly complicated, don't fret.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The event’s attendees want in on the action, too.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Spartans got the last laugh for now, too, taking both games.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Excessively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excessively. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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