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to treat (something) with more importance than is needed or proper
The teacher tends to overemphasize the value of tests. The importance of a healthy diet cannot be overemphasized.
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Recent Examples of overemphasized
Melanie Cree, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Its importance, however, can be overstated and overemphasized by amateur scouting staffs.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 25 May 2026
The potential impacts of abusing nitrous oxide cannot be overemphasized.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
The report overemphasized the effect of ChatGPT.
—Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
But ChatGPT sometimes overemphasized or underemphasized findings, and a small but significant number of responses indicated patients were more confused after reading the summaries, said Honce, who participated in the preprint study.
—Kate Ruder, jsonline.com, 17 Sep. 2025
But ChatGPT sometimes overemphasized or underemphasized findings, and a small but significant number of responses indicated patients were more confused after reading the summaries, said Honce, who participated in the preprint study.
—Kate Ruder, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
But ChatGPT sometimes overemphasized or underemphasized findings, and a small but significant number of responses indicated patients were more confused after reading the summaries, said Honce, who participated in the preprint study.
—Kate Ruder, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
The end of the post–Cold War era has exposed the shortcomings of this approach, which overemphasized collective self-defense commitments and neglected the deeper economic, technological, and strategic ties that are increasingly salient in modern geopolitics.
—Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
The old name overemphasized the role of the ovary in this condition and did not describe how PMOS can affect many body systems.
—Melanie Cree, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Its importance, however, can be overstated and overemphasized by amateur scouting staffs.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 25 May 2026
The potential impacts of abusing nitrous oxide cannot be overemphasized.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
The report overemphasized the effect of ChatGPT.
—Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
But ChatGPT sometimes overemphasized or underemphasized findings, and a small but significant number of responses indicated patients were more confused after reading the summaries, said Honce, who participated in the preprint study.
—Kate Ruder, jsonline.com, 17 Sep. 2025
But ChatGPT sometimes overemphasized or underemphasized findings, and a small but significant number of responses indicated patients were more confused after reading the summaries, said Honce, who participated in the preprint study.
—Kate Ruder, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
But ChatGPT sometimes overemphasized or underemphasized findings, and a small but significant number of responses indicated patients were more confused after reading the summaries, said Honce, who participated in the preprint study.
—Kate Ruder, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
The end of the post–Cold War era has exposed the shortcomings of this approach, which overemphasized collective self-defense commitments and neglected the deeper economic, technological, and strategic ties that are increasingly salient in modern geopolitics.
—Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overemphasized
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.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
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Some of it is deserved, some of it is a little overstated.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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City officials say telecom companies have exaggerated the impact of that city law.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Goldman Sachs’ David Mericle suggests this reading has perhaps been exaggerated.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Everyone wears white, and an enlarged portrait of Paul sits on an easel overlooking the quad.—
Zinzi Clemmons,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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But during a routine 6-month-old pediatric appointment, an enlarged liver prompted additional testing that ultimately changed the course of their lives.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Mayor Daniel Lurie emphasized its historical importance during remarks at the site.—
Maddie White,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Ellison and Paramount have faced significant criticism from the political left because, unlike much of Hollywood, Ellison has emphasized making entertainment designed to appeal to broad audiences.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Pending any video challenges in their season finale on Tuesday night versus Anaheim, the Wild will take a perfect review record into the playoffs, where every goal or potential no goal becomes more magnified.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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Maybe in some ways, kind of magnified.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Two characters who were stressed about keeping a secret had vocal inflections that could only be described as banal.—
Corbin Bolies,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Lund said this came from Skarsgård being so heavily involved and stressed it is driven by his passion and devotion to the character and iconic source material.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The opposite-field drive sent Pirates left-fielder Bryan Reynolds leaping into the padded wall.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Following their initial practice, the Patriots will hold daily, non-padded practices through Tuesday, July 28.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
29 May 2026
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Once activated, the Fe-SMA bars aim to shrink back to their pre-stretched shape.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Overemphasized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overemphasized. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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