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Recent Examples of overpriced
Steve Liesman,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
The MacBook Neo significantly raised the bar for budget laptops, making existing PCs look particularly overpriced in this tier.
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Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
1 June 2026
House swapping is having a moment as travelers hunt for cheaper, more authentic alternatives to Airbnb and overpriced hotels in 2026.
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Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 June 2026
Who says a man can’t appreciate the gleaming, obscene form of an Aston Martin supercar or the growl of its overpriced engine?
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Alex James Kane,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Peel away the crowds, the tourist tax, and the overpriced (and too frequently, subpar) dining, and what’s left?
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Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
The right questions up front are the difference between a restorative stay and an overpriced weekend of marketing.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
Dubbed the Velvet Gang, the trio snatches the overpriced, often monochromatic fashion threads designed by Christie Smith (Demi Moore, in a performance of comedic genius), a pretentious piece of work who stations herself in a leaning building (wink, win to San Francisco there).
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Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
19 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.
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Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
Adjective
Meanwhile, 69% see stocks in general as overpriced, the lowest level in a year.
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Steve Liesman,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
The MacBook Neo significantly raised the bar for budget laptops, making existing PCs look particularly overpriced in this tier.
—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
1 June 2026
House swapping is having a moment as travelers hunt for cheaper, more authentic alternatives to Airbnb and overpriced hotels in 2026.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 June 2026
Who says a man can’t appreciate the gleaming, obscene form of an Aston Martin supercar or the growl of its overpriced engine?
—
Alex James Kane,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Peel away the crowds, the tourist tax, and the overpriced (and too frequently, subpar) dining, and what’s left?
—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
The right questions up front are the difference between a restorative stay and an overpriced weekend of marketing.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
Dubbed the Velvet Gang, the trio snatches the overpriced, often monochromatic fashion threads designed by Christie Smith (Demi Moore, in a performance of comedic genius), a pretentious piece of work who stations herself in a leaning building (wink, win to San Francisco there).
—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
19 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpriced
Adjective
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The administration formally accepted a luxury Boeing 747 jet from Qatar last year to be used as the presidential airplane, despite questions about the ethics and legality of accepting such an expensive gift from a foreign government.
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Ratepayers would be required to pay for that, imposing a new and expensive burden on the people the proposal is intended to help.
Verb
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None of those investors needs to conclude that the company is overvalued.
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Tesla has remained in the S&P 500 even though critics called it overvalued for years, for example, and Musk’s electric-vehicle company has grown to become one of Wall Street’s 10 biggest companies.
Adjective
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The reason for the exorbitant price tag?
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Auctioneers say the unending fascination with the Titanic - which sank in 1912 after hitting an iceberg on its maiden voyage from Europe to New York, killing more than 1,500 people - and the rarity of artifacts adds up to high demand and exorbitant prices.
Verb
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Defensively, Johnson’s switchability has perhaps been overrated.
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In many cases, pilots are overrated.
Adjective
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Why has a college degree become akin to an unaffordable luxury for millions of Americans?
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That price tag can be unaffordable for some beneficiaries, who may instead turn to private-sector Medicare Advantage plans offered by commercial insurers, or go without.
Verb
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Struck in 1922 during an unusually wet period, the Colorado River Compact overestimated how much water the river could provide.
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Most students in the survey overestimated the earning power of their degrees.
Adjective
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The price tag is prohibitive for many, so Glass recently turned her group into a non-profit, hoping to offer grants to lower-income men.
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For small hospitals, the financial burden of maintaining obstetric services can be prohibitive.
Verb
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Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley predict the undersupply of chips will persist and keep memory prices heavily inflated through at least 2027.
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Additionally, the lawsuit claims that by owning both ESPN and Hulu + Live TV, Disney effectively set the baseline price for live TV streaming services and inflated prices across the market by raising its own product prices.
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“Overpriced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpriced. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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