overdone 1 of 2

adjective

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as in enlarged

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as in excessive

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verb

past participle of overdo
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
Adjective
With the stock trading at its lowest valuation of the year — just shy of 19 times forward earnings — Cramer argued that the selling has become overdone. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 7 July 2026 But some traders worry the rally in stocks and drop in oil prices might be 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. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 May 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. — 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). — 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. — Jakob Schiller, Outside, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdone
  1. enlarged
  2. excessive
  3. exaggerated
  4. overstated
  5. overwrought
  6. stretched
  7. over-the-top
  8. overblown
Adjective
  • The Bercut Drive terminus will end in an enlarged cul-de-sac to service SacRT buses and large group vehicles visiting the Railyards.
    — Vince Basada July 24, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
  • Not least when their players have generally had to spend even longer away than usual due to the enlarged tournament, and in often soaring temperatures too.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of enlarged
Adjective
  • San Francisco police officers would then proceed to smash the driver's window, drag the driver out and pepper-spray him — actions that a San Francisco Department of Police Accountability (DPA) report states were excessive.
    — Jose Fabian, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Even as the busy restaurant bar reaches blatantly excessive noise levels even before Ninh’s fully done with his equipment, neighboring businesses are already having their patience tested.
    — Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of excessive
Verb
  • The midsole is exaggerated through the arch with a curve that gives the shoe’s profile a sporty, almost avant-garde line while a clip at the arch holds the foam structure in place.
    — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • But on cross-examination, Richards said Colt had exaggerated his mental health symptoms and made things up to try to get a more serious diagnosis.
    — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of exaggerated
Adjective
  • Rendered with the broad strokes of an overstated stage drama, the new surrealist comedy from Quentin Dupieux is light and largely uneventful.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
  • Some of it is deserved, some of it is a little overstated.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of overstated
Adjective
  • But the action is so dependent on overwrought dialogue, red herrings, titillating close-ups, and a barrage of throwback songs that the story constantly takes a backseat.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2026
  • One plays on the name of the crew’s hangout, Hamburger Hamlet, drawing Murphy-ish parallels between the characters and Shakespeare’s tragic personages that are so overwrought, they can’t be salvaged by self-awareness.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of overwrought
Adjective
  • This feed-in jumbo braid updo on Teyonah Parris is achieved by adding a lot of pre-stretched braiding hair when creating the cornrows.
    — Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 19 July 2026
  • But the case shapes alone tell you Samsung isn’t treating the Wide as a stretched version of the Ultra.
    — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of stretched
Adjective
  • Also while some moments are over-the-top, others are underplayed and downbeat.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In a television ad for Dunkin’, Kylie Jenner wore a blush-pink, satin, structured blazer with over-the-top shoulder pads, a designer choice that generated some amusement online from those previously unfamiliar with the brand’s name.
    — Beatrice Dupuy, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of over-the-top
Adjective
  • Those concerns turned out to be largely overblown then; the election was defined much more by the influence of ascendant alternative new media than by deepfakes.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • However, this analysis suggests such concerns are largely overblown, stemming from a simplistic understanding of global oil markets.
    — George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of overblown

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