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Recent Examples of overqualified
The Knicks also signed three overqualified Exhibit 9 training camp players in Malcolm Brogdon, Landry Shamet, and Garrison Mathews.
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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
However, grads might have better luck pivoting into trade jobs and making peace with being overqualified and in debt than pining for the dream corporate job.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 July 2025
Also more staff who are way overqualified to have these jobs.
—Whitney Friedlander, Vulture, 27 June 2025
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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
However, grads might have better luck pivoting into trade jobs and making peace with being overqualified and in debt than pining for the dream corporate job.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 July 2025
Also more staff who are way overqualified to have these jobs.
—Whitney Friedlander, Vulture, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overqualified
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The shift toward high-skilled gig work is a response to a volatile labor market where even professional skills aren’t enough to ensure a worker’s job security.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Ensure a steady pipeline of skilled workers who are capable of navigating challenges and changing market conditions — driving innovation and maintaining organizational stability.—
Karen Hinds,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Both are qualified to meet FAA surveillance requirements through prior test-site certification activities.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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One of Actum’s largest clients is AltaMed Health Services Corporation, a federally-qualified network of community health centers in Los Angeles.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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So our agents are very adept at dealing with this.—
Esme Murphy,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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But therein lies the challenge for Paramount and reflects Netflix’s adept strategic maneuvering.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Kelly was already a proficient fundraiser.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Villa manager saw a proficient ball carrier who was multi-functional — other coaches retain the view that Rogers can play anywhere from central midfield to up front, provided he is put in positions which harness his best attributes.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Hunter, then 20 years old and an experienced mountaineer, flew 25 yards down a slope.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Representatives from Advocate Health, the city and experienced funders will be there.—
Chase Jordan
January 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Jan. 2026
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Without the activist, even a competent and experienced board could compromise on the CEO selection to appease the vocal founder.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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In a two-day trial last month, a jury concluded that Mullen is mentally competent to be tried in the slaying.—
Cameron Macdonald,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In 2022, the requirement that participating staff retire after five years meant the department lost dozens of veteran officers amid growing vacancies in the force.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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And if the Panthers spend notable money on a veteran free agent or draft another receiver high, there will be little room for Legette to earn his redemption.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Ahead, discover the best beanies for women, chosen as a fashion writer of over 10 years, along with expert advice on caring for and styling your new topper.—
Alison Syrett Cleary,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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De Laurentiis took all the chaos in stride and was the expert judge for the cooking portion of the outrageous lineup of competitions.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Overqualified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overqualified. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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