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Recent Examples of overqualified
McHale stars as Frank Shaw, an overqualified, over-opinionated Animal Control officer who has an almost superhuman ability to understand animals.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 Dec. 2025
The Ed Gein Story and All’s Fair were met with critical hostility — the first is a thematically repetitive and exploitative condemnation of true crime and the audience who loves it, the second a bizarrely overqualified ensemble of acting titans playing second fiddle to Kim Kardashian.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 17 Nov. 2025
The Knicks also signed three overqualified Exhibit 9 training camp players in Malcolm Brogdon, Landry Shamet, and Garrison Mathews.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Social media is rife with cautionary tales, such as frustrated job seekers submitting hundreds of applications with no callbacks and overqualified candidates applying in droves for entry-level positions.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 Dec. 2025
The Ed Gein Story and All’s Fair were met with critical hostility — the first is a thematically repetitive and exploitative condemnation of true crime and the audience who loves it, the second a bizarrely overqualified ensemble of acting titans playing second fiddle to Kim Kardashian.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 17 Nov. 2025
The Knicks also signed three overqualified Exhibit 9 training camp players in Malcolm Brogdon, Landry Shamet, and Garrison Mathews.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Social media is rife with cautionary tales, such as frustrated job seekers submitting hundreds of applications with no callbacks and overqualified candidates applying in droves for entry-level positions.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overqualified
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Having spent a decade in lower-skilled positions at Virco, including in shipping and receiving, Moss is excited to have this chance.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2026
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Many of the region’s preschools operate on shoe-string budgets, serving largely low-income families who cannot afford the tuition hikes that would cover higher-skilled teachers or extra training.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Associations embroiled in contentious disputes should seek guidance from qualified attorneys and other professionals to help find negotiated resolutions.—
Awilda Esteras,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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With qualified early withdrawals, rules and limits are set by the IRS, rather than by you or your employer.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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As an actress, Avery is an equally adept story teller.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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But just as it is said that both John Kennedy and Ronald Reagan were extremely adept at the age of television.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Maria is proficient on both guitar and marching snare drum, demonstrating strong technical skill, musical awareness, and adaptability across different musical styles and settings.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Fewer than 1 in 5 students are considered proficient readers or mathematicians, compared to a district average of roughly two-thirds — statistics that parents blame squarely on the district.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Panthers bring in an experienced tackle The Panthers have reached a contract agreement with former Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Stone Forsythe, a league source confirmed to The Charlotte Observer.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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According to an entry posted Monday on the Bring Charles Home website, family, friends and experienced volunteers will work with the search and rescue teams.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Here, there is not necessarily any education competent.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2026
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RoseMarie Terenzio, John’s hip and competent assistant, returns for a brief cameo, looking even more dowdy and ridiculous.—
Lisa DePaulo,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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Thursday's remarks by Iran's new supreme leader were absolutely newsworthy and legitimate for CNN to air them, said Jane Ferguson, a veteran international correspondent and founder of the journalism platform Noosphere.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Becerra noted that veteran GOP strategist Mike Murphy, co-director of the USC Center for the Political Future, which is a sponsor of the debate, is assisting an independent expenditure committee backing Mahan.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Subscribe to the Life Kit newsletter for expert advice on love, money, relationships and more.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Overqualified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overqualified. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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