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
Infantino then unleashed a hat trick of over-the-top flattery.
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Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
This is a fandom that, after two seasons, has put its trust in a cast and crew that has gone to exceedingly strange and over-the-top places.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 3 June 2026
In Monaco, where luxury is usually over-the-top, Marlow stands out for its quieter and more gentle style.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The photos highlighted some of the character's most over-the-top explicit photoshoots from the most recent season.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 June 2026
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Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
This is a fandom that, after two seasons, has put its trust in a cast and crew that has gone to exceedingly strange and over-the-top places.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 3 June 2026
In Monaco, where luxury is usually over-the-top, Marlow stands out for its quieter and more gentle style.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The photos highlighted some of the character's most over-the-top explicit photoshoots from the most recent season.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over-the-top
Adjective
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The federal government's warning about the dangers of excessive screen time is sending shockwaves through households and classrooms alike, drawing comparisons to public health crises of the past.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Social media users have documented taking excessive amounts of diphenhydramine in an attempt to overcome the medication's drowsy effects and experience a euphoric feeling.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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However, rather than moving in any extreme direction, Korkmaz said the Turkish mill is seeing demand for realistic pieces combined with stronger finishes, bolder aesthetics and more attitude.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Trump has opened our eyes to the consequences of extreme greed, corruption, cruelty, and utter disregard for the Constitution and the rule of law.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
9 June 2026
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The nurturing Moon centers your 2nd House of Finances as a supportive trine links to extravagant Jupiter in your 10th House of Career today beautifully.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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Despite her reluctance, Ava decides to show up for her best friend, and the two embark on an extravagant European trip that involves driving stick shift in the streets of Paris, high-end dining, shopping and clubbing until dawn.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Rivians aren’t alone in the realm of insane reports of repair costs.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
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The whole thing is kind of insane.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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With an October deadline looming for the seven states to agree on a new Colorado River Compact—the plan that governs how water is distributed between them—regional officials are under pressure to strike a compromise on steep water cuts.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
8 June 2026
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All-female founding teams posted steeper drops in both deal value and count than mixed-gender cohorts.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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The lavish €6,000 ($6,900) a night Villa Igiea — a Rocco Forte property where the newlyweds and several guests stayed — was a film set for the HBO series.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Ultimately Kim is likely to give Xi a grand and lavish welcome at the symbolic level, but China may not be able to extract much from an increasingly confident Kim, experts say.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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“Over-the-top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over-the-top. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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