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
However, like many old wives’ tales, this one might be overrated.
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Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 1 Apr. 2026
Critics on social media starting suggesting that maybe Messi’s 2026 team was overrated.
—Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
The schematic advantage might also be overrated.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Institutions and citizens of such an order should neither overrate the risk nor underrate their own strength and potential to prevail.
—Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
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Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 1 Apr. 2026
Critics on social media starting suggesting that maybe Messi’s 2026 team was overrated.
—Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
The schematic advantage might also be overrated.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Institutions and citizens of such an order should neither overrate the risk nor underrate their own strength and potential to prevail.
—Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrate
Verb
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Too often, Mendler said, people overestimate the risks of trying something new.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Leaders often overestimate their accessibility, judging by intent, while employees judge by potential consequences and power dynamics.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Now Crosswhite can acknowledge the beauty in the art, respect the workers who crafted the carvings, and appreciate the opportunity to tell a story larger than the monument itself.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Above and beyond, make this a period for living in the moment and appreciating the beauty that the universe is offering you.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
Verb
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And in November 2024, two trucks carrying Santo tequila, valued at about $1 million, did not arrive at their destination.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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When a satin skirt or silk scarf is valued primarily for the status endowed upon its wearer – rather than its functionality as clothing – products take on a mystical status.—
Eileen G'Sell,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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Tesla has remained in the S&P 500 even though critics called it overvalued for years, for example, and Musk’s electric-vehicle company has grown to become one of Wall Street’s 10 biggest companies.—
Stan Choe,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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Tesla has remained in the S&P 500 even though critics called it overvalued for years, for example, and Musk's electric-vehicle company has grown to become one of Wall Street's 10 biggest companies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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But behind the acclaim lies an ongoing challenge in an industry that prioritizes commerce over creativity, which, Lennon says, drew him to the story of artists he’s known and admired for years.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
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That day also featured a private visit to the Palermo Gallery of Modern Art, which was closed to the public to allow the couple's guests to admire its collections away from photographers and onlookers.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
7 June 2026
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“Overrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrate. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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