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Recent Examples of overqualified
Here are her best tips for ‘overqualified’ candidates on how to navigate the job process.
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Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
McHale stars as Frank Shaw, an overqualified, over-opinionated Animal Control officer who has an almost superhuman ability to understand animals.
—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
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Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
McHale stars as Frank Shaw, an overqualified, over-opinionated Animal Control officer who has an almost superhuman ability to understand animals.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overqualified
Adjective
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The clever tuning of the suspension and the steering wheel -- that's what our engineers are incredibly skilled at.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Cassie Shortsleeve is a skilled journalist with over a decade of experience reporting for the country's top health, travel, parenting, and lifestyle magazines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Those that may be considering a merger, or those involved in consolidation or more complex ownership and governance arrangements should take note of these changes and seek the guidance of qualified counsel.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, state Medicaid agencies began making sure enrollees who were protected from being dropped from the program during the covid pandemic still qualified for coverage.—
Sam Whitehead,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And since there is less total darkness during a full moon, people, in theory could be sleepier and less adept at driving.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Honey bees live in large social colonies and are adept at capitalizing on high-quality patches of flowers, leading to the concern that this species in particular may have a rapid, outsized effect on native bees that share the same food.—
Andony Melathopoulos,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This was because the law required that every student be proficient in math and reading by 2014.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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Casey is a dependable, technically proficient blocker whose best NFL fit may ultimately come inside.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In an interview with CBS News, Aylesworth described her mother as an experienced swimmer who has been sailing for more than 10 years.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Mays isn’t even the most experienced transfer added — Auburn’s Eric Singleton had 534 yards last season.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The service Young but competent staff simplify life at the resort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Baty and Vientos have mostly appeared competent in right field and at first base, respectively.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Garden Works, about 30 miles northwest of downtown Detroit, is the brainchild of veteran landscape and garden designer Deborah Silver, who grafts fine art and style onto the world of horticulture.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Joining her is Pettit, a veteran NASA astronaut known for his long-duration missions aboard the International Space Station and his approach to science in microgravity.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 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,
12 Apr. 2026
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Here’s what the evidence and expert opinions suggest, with a focus on the devices most relevant to anti-aging concerns.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Overqualified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overqualified. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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