as in exaggerating
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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While emphasizing high performance, how can leaders help employees avoid burnout?—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025 -
Holgate points out many form-follows-function design touches, such as the traditional Aston Martin side strakes that double as air extractors, or the upswept venturis that expose the outer edges of the rear tires—emphasizing the car’s width and squat stance.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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Yet Sweet and economist Samuel Tombs of Pantheon Macroeconomics noted the government has faced challenges seasonally adjusting the price data early in the year, overstating price increases.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025
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Critics have long accused Musk of overstating Tesla’s self-driving tech, and Tesla often misses its own product-launch deadlines.—
Harri Weber,
Quartz,
10 Feb. 2025
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No more stressing about losing important files or paying for monthly storage services.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
3 Jan. 2025
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This extra time allows parents to focus on bonding with their baby rather than stressing over guesswork.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Overemphasizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overemphasizing. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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