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as in enlarged
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as in excessive
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as in exaggerated
to describe or express in too strong terms
the fashion designer's claim that his new line of clothing would revolutionize the way we dress was perhaps overdoing it just a bit
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Recent Examples of overdone
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Coastal Style Bedrooms According to designer Taylor Bowling, the coastal decor is overdone, predictable, and too matchy.
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Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
28 May 2026
Mansson-Perrone also says AI concerns are overdone and urged investors to stay calm.
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Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
Accents and decor Accents and decor pieces from the Ashley Luxe collection bring everything together with details that add personality and polish without feeling overdone.
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Casey Delbasso,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
Yet the apocalyptic scenarios may be overdone.
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Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
The contrast of her smokey eyes, noticeably created with softer brown tones instead of black or gray, adds drama to this red carpet look that stuns without feeling overdone.
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Nicole Catanese,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
If minutes are not overdone, secretaries should be able to participate in deliberations and promptly have draft minutes available for member review to comply with Civil Code Section 4950(a).
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Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
The face fabrics and waterproof membranes are always high quality, the fit is perfect, and the designs are never overdone.
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Jakob Schiller,
Outside,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
But some traders worry the rally in stocks and drop in oil prices might be overdone.
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John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Coastal Style Bedrooms According to designer Taylor Bowling, the coastal decor is overdone, predictable, and too matchy.
—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
28 May 2026
Mansson-Perrone also says AI concerns are overdone and urged investors to stay calm.
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Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
Accents and decor Accents and decor pieces from the Ashley Luxe collection bring everything together with details that add personality and polish without feeling overdone.
—
Casey Delbasso,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
Yet the apocalyptic scenarios may be overdone.
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Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
The contrast of her smokey eyes, noticeably created with softer brown tones instead of black or gray, adds drama to this red carpet look that stuns without feeling overdone.
—
Nicole Catanese,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
If minutes are not overdone, secretaries should be able to participate in deliberations and promptly have draft minutes available for member review to comply with Civil Code Section 4950(a).
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Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
The face fabrics and waterproof membranes are always high quality, the fit is perfect, and the designs are never overdone.
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Jakob Schiller,
Outside,
16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdone
Adjective
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That starts right up front with a full makeover that pairs a simplified bumper with a set of enlarged LED headlights.
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According to the release, the medical director allegedly signed off on one patient's test results as normal, despite indications that the patient had an enlarged heart.
Adjective
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Although not always the case, excessive heat warnings usually coincide with heat waves.
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This does not diminish concerns about excessive screen time or the value of reducing distractions during the school day.
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Emma Wager, senior policy analyst for the program on the ACA at KFF, said there is fraud in the ACA marketplace, but the scale described by the federal government may be exaggerated.
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One Iranian woman, sporting a Pride flag behind her ear, brushed off the culture clash, saying the media exaggerated most of it.
Adjective
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Rendered with the broad strokes of an overstated stage drama, the new surrealist comedy from Quentin Dupieux is light and largely uneventful.
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Some of it is deserved, some of it is a little overstated.
Adjective
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Keep accessories and outer layers minimal; a shoulder or bucket bag, jean jacket, or cardigan will keep this ‘fit from feeling overwrought.
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The leads can be overwrought, shouting lines across the stage while the Gothic-style doorways, sharp directional lighting and ooh-ahh practical effects do their complicated dance.
Adjective
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Wiley often wears her hair in a stretched state, combing through her gray coils with a blow dryer before doing a braid-out.
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Once activated, the Fe-SMA bars aim to shrink back to their pre-stretched shape.
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Del Mar opening day Horse racing, over-the-top hats and stylish blazers are all the buzz at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club’s opening day festivities.
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As over-the-top as many of these examples may seem, climate misinformation tactics have served as highly effective tools for oil, gas and coal companies in the fight for both public support and to block climate laws and policies that would restrict the use of their products.
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There is the willful weakness of Congress, the overblown power of the Supreme Court and the improbability of new Constitutional amendments.
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Fears that the City of London would lose its finance crown to other European capitals proved overblown.
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“Overdone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdone. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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