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Recent Examples of overpriced
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
As such, the Cartier odd-ball is now not only obscenely overpriced but very much over-worn.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 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
Adjective
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
As such, the Cartier odd-ball is now not only obscenely overpriced but very much over-worn.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpriced
Adjective
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Airfare has gotten more expensive and Potter expects prices are going to stay higher for the immediate future.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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Building more starter homes may be harder, since the financial incentives are to build more expensive homes.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Look no further than the Baltimore Orioles for a team that overvalued certain prospects and held onto them for too long.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
27 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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This, combined with exorbitant healthcare costs—Americans pay the most for healthcare of any nation in the world—is driving those 65 and over to spend their golden years abroad.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
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The decision was made as public transportation officials in other states faced backlash for their exorbitant train fees during the period of the tournament.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Verb
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In many cases, pilots are overrated.—
Ashwin Gaidhani,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The power of the audiences cannot be overrated, however.—
Shepherd Mpofu,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When housing becomes unaffordable, families are forced to cut back on essentials, move farther away from jobs and schools, or live with constant financial stress.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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High gas prices, car tariffs, and high interest rates are making new cars unaffordable for many Americans.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Most students in the survey overestimated the earning power of their degrees.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Options pricing has overestimated the size of Nvidia’s post-report swing six of the past seven quarters, and 14 of the past 20, according to Cboe LiveVol data.—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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And all the more surprising given that the Knicks were not the prohibitive East favorite going into the postseason, and were even down 2-1 to the Atlanta Hawks after the first three games of their first round series.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Removing barriers for non-traditional students like prohibitive costs or complicated admissions and financial aid processes is one way to improve access, said Lane, who helps create the commission’s enrollment reports.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Prospects for daraxonrasib and speculation about a potential takeout deal have inflated RevMed’s market cap to nearly $33 billion.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Many observers believe the numbers may be inflated amid a widespread crackdown on dissent.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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“Overpriced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpriced. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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