as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
The writing was great, but some of the acting was over-the-top.
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Recent Examples of over-the-top
His rambunctious courtside behavior reads like most of what Timmy does as way too much, but his over-the-top fervor is even more endearing than his A Complete Unknown press tour.
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 21 May 2025
Looking for an over-the-top G-Wagen pickup for your car collection?
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 May 2025
But Kardashian’s penchant for pomp didn’t stop at the trial—the rest of her fashion on this Paris trip has been nothing short of over-the-top.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 May 2025
The 55-year-old singer is known for sporting luxurious, over-the-top outfits, but on Mother’s Day, her Instagram post featured a surprisingly attainable, summer-ready fashion moment.
—Melony Forcier, People.com, 14 May 2025
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 21 May 2025
Looking for an over-the-top G-Wagen pickup for your car collection?
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 May 2025
But Kardashian’s penchant for pomp didn’t stop at the trial—the rest of her fashion on this Paris trip has been nothing short of over-the-top.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 May 2025
The 55-year-old singer is known for sporting luxurious, over-the-top outfits, but on Mother’s Day, her Instagram post featured a surprisingly attainable, summer-ready fashion moment.
—Melony Forcier, People.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over-the-top
Adjective
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Among its findings were that Banks used excessive force and falsely imprisoned Myles; that Banks’ use of his dog violated Myles’ Fourth Amendment rights; that Banks and the county were both negligent; and that the county violated Myles’ civil rights by failing to properly train and supervise Banks.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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These thunderstorms are producing an excessive amount of deadly cloud to ground lightning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Amanda learned in like 10 seconds, which is insane.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Mar. 2025
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The emu egg—a two pound, eight-inch ovoid with a sultry teal shell gently speckled in pale green—seemed like just the right absurdist final flourish for an already insane endeavor.—
Helen Rosner,
The New Yorker,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The aircraft so extravagant, it’s been called the flying palace.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2025
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Next week, a coterie of crypto investors will share an extravagant dinner with US president Donald Trump at his golf club in Washington, DC.—
Joel Khalili,
Wired News,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Hazards differ according to geography, but include flooding, wildfires, extreme heat, storm surges, and other severe weather events.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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As a result, military training installations have had to adapt their training schedules to avoid the hottest times of day to mitigate the health risks associated with extreme heat.—
Bella Kubach,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2025
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“Over-the-top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over-the-top. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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