overemphasize

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Recent Examples of overemphasize Moser says that American leaders have overemphasized college to the detriment of vocational training and that the U.S. system of apprenticeships pales in comparison with the ones in countries like Germany and Switzerland. Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 13 May 2025 Hyper-independence happens when a person overemphasizes autonomy, often as a defense mechanism from past hurt, trauma or fear of vulnerability. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025 Overall, China’s policymakers have overemphasized manufacturing as an economic driver, analysts say, and if the current tariffs stay in place, some predict China’s GDP growth this year could fall to 3%, missing the official target of around 5%. Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 9 May 2025 Worse yet, overemphasizing happiness can create a performative culture where employees feel pressured to fake positive emotions. Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for overemphasize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overemphasize
Verb
  • This is one of many lawsuits against Tesla that question the safety of the company's driver-assistance systems, and accuse the company of exaggerating their capabilities.
    Joel Rose, NPR, 14 July 2025
  • Defenders of the current administration highlight economic policies and argue that media narratives exaggerate constitutional threats while underestimating policy achievements in areas like deregulation and fiscal restraint[1][5].
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
Verb
  • That said, many policymakers have emphasized taking a wait and see approach to monetary policy in the coming months as the economic impact of government policy plays out.
    Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • Lawmakers who support using STAR bonds emphasize that taxpayers aren’t on the hook if the projects don’t make enough money to pay back the debt.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • The reality is this: AI innovation is accelerating at a pace that’s hard to overstate.
    Yi Shi, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • Advanced Energy United, a trade group representing the advanced energy industry, suggested the report may overstate the risks of blackouts and undervalue resources like wind, solar and battery storage.
    Julia Shapero, The Hill, 7 July 2025
Verb
  • But as with anything, there is such a thing as overdoing it on sleep tech.
    Alexa Mikhail, Fortune, 20 July 2025
  • The crab is known for loving deeply and intensely—which is wonderful for children, but just be careful not to overdo it.
    Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 July 2025

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“Overemphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overemphasize. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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