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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
  • However, Leo’s shadow can show up as a mix of defensiveness, entitlement or an excessive attachment to validation.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
  • That said, a recent Europe-wide survey by EU-OSHA reveals that concerns about excessive heat are becoming increasingly universal, with one in five workers reporting unhealthy exposure to extreme temperatures and around one in eight to intense sun.
    — Oliver Balch, Fortune, 27 July 2026
Definition of excessive
Verb
  • 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
  • This effect was exaggerated when rising talents with fervent new fanbases, like Alex Eala of the Philippines and João Fonseca of Brazil, took the courts.
    — James Hansen, New York Times, 27 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
  • Above all, the overwrought thirty-two-dollar packet of luxury strikes a discordant note in a restaurant that seems, in every other way, to have no need for such clunky signifiers.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 26 July 2026
  • While Ackman argues that those who don’t participate in capitalism will turn to socialism, Britt believes dire warnings about the anger of the masses are overwrought.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 23 July 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
  • Nicholas Galitzine stars as Prince Adam – and his buff alter ego He-Man – who returns to his homeland of Eternia to reunite with old friends and battle evil, over-the-top Skeletor (Jared Leto).
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 24 July 2026
  • The 13-bedroom property sits on its own, 58,000-acre preserve, and has a gloriously over-the-top interior befitting a property imagined by the late Jocelyn Wildenstein—think a Swiss Vault bank door to unlock the wine cellar.
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
Definition of over-the-top
Adjective
  • Norway’s example shows mixed effects Gamage said the fears of an exodus are overblown, based on the experience in other places that have targeted the wealthy with taxes.
    — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 17 July 2026
  • The Jets dabbled with the likes of Russell Wilson, Carson Wentz and others, but never actually pulled the trigger on any of them (and talk of them reportedly offering Wilson a contract was overblown, by the way).
    — Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of overblown

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