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Recent Examples of overpriced
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
But in the day of the overpriced plate, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar is looking to make things more affordable for families eating out.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
As such, the Cartier odd-ball is now not only obscenely overpriced but very much over-worn.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2026
John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan know that having two solid contributors on cheap deals is vastly superior to having one overpriced guy who is statistically no better than the field.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Well-priced, move-in-ready homes continue to attract competitive offers, while overpriced or poorly positioned listings remain on the market longer.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Every summer, stylish crowds congregate along France’s southeastern shores, seduced by the glamorous promise of the French Riviera, spending their days sipping overpriced cocktails at the high-end resorts that line its sandy beaches as if plucked straight from a Slim Aarons photo.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
The room service seems a bit overpriced and options a bit limited, but the quality of the food is exceptional.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Many were found to be substandard, overpriced or were not built at all.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Prosecutors allege Saab and his associates manipulated the program through overpriced contracts and international financial transactions designed to conceal illicit proceeds.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
But in the day of the overpriced plate, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar is looking to make things more affordable for families eating out.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
As such, the Cartier odd-ball is now not only obscenely overpriced but very much over-worn.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2026
John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan know that having two solid contributors on cheap deals is vastly superior to having one overpriced guy who is statistically no better than the field.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Well-priced, move-in-ready homes continue to attract competitive offers, while overpriced or poorly positioned listings remain on the market longer.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Every summer, stylish crowds congregate along France’s southeastern shores, seduced by the glamorous promise of the French Riviera, spending their days sipping overpriced cocktails at the high-end resorts that line its sandy beaches as if plucked straight from a Slim Aarons photo.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
The room service seems a bit overpriced and options a bit limited, but the quality of the food is exceptional.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Many were found to be substandard, overpriced or were not built at all.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpriced
Adjective
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These systems are far more expensive than housing and supportive services.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Fuel shortages mean transporting goods is more expensive, so prices for energy, food, medicine and other basic items have also risen as supplies begin to dwindle.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Goalies who face a higher volume of outside shots excel in these advanced metrics, suggesting those shots from distance are overvalued, and high-danger attempts, such as backdoor screens and low-to-high one-timers in the slot, aren’t valued enough.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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The analyst believes that shares of On are overvalued since the brand is at the higher end of its sportswear and footwear peer group and footwear sales growth is beginning to normalize.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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The new caps will affect only a small number of programs charging exorbitant prices.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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The exorbitant cost of this race has already broken the record to become the most expensive House primary in history.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The power of the audiences cannot be overrated, however.—
Shepherd Mpofu,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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During a recent segment of On Air with Ryan Seacrest, the host, 51, discussed whether or not engagement rings are overrated, and if couples should turn to more practical alternatives.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The short supply of housing has forced prices to unaffordable heights.—
Kerry Jackson,
Oc Register,
18 May 2026
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Life is unaffordable for millions and millions of Americans.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Maybe buyers simply overestimated demand when tickets sold out last summer.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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The matches are down in Foxboro, hotel bookings have been overestimated and the Massachusetts host committee has raised just a paltry $20 million.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The Italian is the prohibitive favorite to win the upcoming French Open where two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is out with a a wrist injury.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Kirkland Grass-Fed Butter If stocking up on Kerrygold feels cost prohibitive, consider adding Kirkland’s Grass-Fed Butter to your cart.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
Verb
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For years, rising property values have also inflated local budgets without requiring difficult tradeoffs.—
Brandon Tucker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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But these visual depictions of faith, and of the young protagonist’s inflated self-image, are also strengthened by Clichy’s judicious use of sound.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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“Overpriced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpriced. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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