overrate

verb

ˈō-vər-ˌrāt How to pronounce overrate (audio)
Definition of overratenext
as in to overestimate
to place too high a value on I think the critics seriously overrated that movie

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Recent Examples of overrate In many cases, pilots are overrated. — Ashwin Gaidhani, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Lastly, the market expects the Thunder to make proper adjustments in Game 2, but their depth is overrated in this matchup. — Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026 The power of the audiences cannot be overrated, however. — Shepherd Mpofu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026 During a recent segment of On Air with Ryan Seacrest, the host, 51, discussed whether or not engagement rings are overrated, and if couples should turn to more practical alternatives. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overrate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrate
  1. overestimate
  2. appreciate
  3. value
  4. overvalue
  5. admire
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  • But their newfound popularity also brought new attention to their limitations — several studies have shown that pulse oximeters overestimate blood oxygen levels when used on darker skin tones.
    — Anil Oza, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026
  • These substandard results may also overestimate preparedness.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of overestimate
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  • The combined engineering of spatial, acoustic and visual experiences is, perhaps, still not fully appreciated.
    — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Over the course of Fincher’s deal, Hollywood has come to appreciate the cultural currency that a major theatrical rollout can offer.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of appreciate
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  • In April 2020, Paramount (then ViacomCBS) closed its purchase of a 49% stake in Miramax in a deal valued at $375 million.
    — Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Modern j-beauty pairs those traditional inputs with newer science like exosomes and biomimetic peptides, a combination that appeals to readers who value both heritage and clinical credibility.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of value
Verb
  • Analysts said the stock, after a huge surge following the success in a trial of its experimental cancer vaccine for melanoma, is now overvalued.
    — Darla Mercado, CFP®,Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Despite the robust results, some analysts suggest BHP's share price, up 41% this year, may be overvalued.
    — Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of overvalue
Verb
  • Ellison is said to genuinely admire Weiss and her vision, which is premised on appealing to a silent majority of Americans who are not far left or far right, and being somewhat contrarian or against the grain.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The Chicago White Sox first baseman took a couple of seconds to admire the blast, then tossed the bat and turned to his teammates in the dugout, yelling in excitement.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of admire

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“Overrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrate. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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