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
The president’s vehement reaction and over-the-top attacks left some Republican senators dumbfounded.
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Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
The servers are over-the-top attentive.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Consider this your sign to dream up your own over-the-top romance mani to beat the winter blues.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
Each one is designed to make solo travel feel easier, calmer, and more in your control—without being bulky or over-the-top.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
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Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
The servers are over-the-top attentive.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Consider this your sign to dream up your own over-the-top romance mani to beat the winter blues.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
Each one is designed to make solo travel feel easier, calmer, and more in your control—without being bulky or over-the-top.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for over-the-top
Recent Examples of Synonyms for over-the-top
Adjective
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It was ruled a Flagrant 1 excessive foul, but not a dangerous Flagrant 2 foul, so Jamerson was not ejected from the game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Taking vitamin D alongside a multivitamin is generally safe for most people, but understanding dosing, absorption, and potential risks is important to avoid excessive intake.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Because the engine can be controlled during flight, the system does not require the expensive thermal protection systems typically associated with extreme heat loads at hypersonic speeds.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Northeast is reeling from extreme snowfall and powerful winds that slammed the region overnight Sunday and throughout the day Monday, prompting blizzard conditions as more than two feet of snow blanketed several states.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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For Araminta, a woman who has always lived within society’s strictures, Sophie is just another rule to follow — and Leung does so with sneering menace, extravagant goth gowns, and a purposefully maternal approach.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
19 Feb. 2026
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These experiences are undeniably extravagant—and also fleeting.—
Melissa Petro,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Your day-to-day life would be insane!—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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Defense lawyers had argued during the trial that Taylor was legally insane at the time of the offense.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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How much of that will consumers, who paid for steep tariffs via higher prices, get back?—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Some of the rougher chapters of his life—the moments that might show up in opposition research — Brooks brings up himself, including two foreclosures while his ex-wife faced steep medical bills from hip deterioration.—
Julia Terruso,
Time,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Set the scene The Rolls-Royce Phantom was waiting at Arrivals, equipped with scented cold towels and treats, Wi-Fi, and phone chargers—a welcome gesture and one that truly set the scene for the lavish and attentive service that awaits at the 56-storey hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Both opera and dance are at home in the stone amphitheater, which each summer hosts a popular opera festival with lavish productions and the gala dance performance titled Roberto Bolle and Friends.—
Colleen Barry,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Over-the-top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over-the-top. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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