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
As one of the most prominent unrestricted free agents on the board, Reaves could command an over-the-top max offer from a talent-needy rival such as the Brooklyn Nets.
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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Plus, there was a cameo from Hunting Wives stars Britney Snow and Malin Akerman, who sang a few bars and did an over-the-top fake-out make out.
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Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
From the cozy Kringle Kitchen room to the rustic Country Christmas displays, each section caters to a different decorating style, whether your aesthetic leans classic, whimsical, or over-the-top festive.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
This classic French manicure gets a subtle twist with a single pearl placed at the cuticle, adding just the right amount of dimension without being over-the-top.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Plus, there was a cameo from Hunting Wives stars Britney Snow and Malin Akerman, who sang a few bars and did an over-the-top fake-out make out.
—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
From the cozy Kringle Kitchen room to the rustic Country Christmas displays, each section caters to a different decorating style, whether your aesthetic leans classic, whimsical, or over-the-top festive.
—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
This classic French manicure gets a subtle twist with a single pearl placed at the cuticle, adding just the right amount of dimension without being over-the-top.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over-the-top
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Christensen suggests the state should instead focus on stripping back environmental regulations that make brush clearance and fire prevention costly, which would ensure state firefighters are not working excessive overtime and the state budget is not being stretched beyond its means.
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Last September, the group published a 336-page report affirming that ABA should be included as a basic benefit under TRICARE, without the excessive administrative barriers that have disrupted treatment for children in military families.
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The extreme conditions are driven by a heat dome, a high pressure weather system that can trap heat for days, even weeks.
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That day in Redding, temperatures surged to 109 degrees, triggering an extreme heat warning for the area.
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The 12 palatial pool villas are even more extravagant, with infinity pools, outdoor showers, and ethereal canopy beds.
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Fourth of July weekend is approaching fast, and Central Floridians can find a number of extravagant fireworks displays and special events to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
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The Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 laptop shows up ready to work with a snappy Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, insane 32GB of RAM, and spacious 2TB SSD in its (figurative) briefcase.
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Eventually, though, Lestat breaks, coming clean about his tumultuous past with first lover Nicolas de Lenfent (Joseph Potter), who went insane after being attacked by Armand (Assad Zaman) in Paris in the late 18th century.
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Peterson would fulfill steep guard needs for the Jazz.
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In this kind of unpredictable environment, putting money on the line can lead to either significant gains or steep losses for bettors.
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Federal prosecutors are investigating Adorni after revelations of luxury travel, new properties and lavish spending that exceed his modest official salary.
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Other items in the store run from the inexpensive — like $5 collectible stickers and magnets — to the more lavish, such as official FIFA soccer balls for $200 and miniature replicas of the World Cup trophy for $250.
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“Over-the-top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over-the-top. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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