as in valued
to place too high a value on
I think the critics seriously overrated that movie
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Recent Examples of overrated
That’s consistently overrated as a factor.
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Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Both the Aggies and Fighting Irish ended up being overrated, but a win like that is still a big win.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Steve Sarkisian is overrated and always has been.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Influencer Partnerships Based On Follower Count Follower‑count chasing in influencer deals is overrated.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Both the Aggies and Fighting Irish ended up being overrated, but a win like that is still a big win.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Steve Sarkisian is overrated and always has been.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Influencer Partnerships Based On Follower Count Follower‑count chasing in influencer deals is overrated.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrated
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In fact, disposable medical apparel is valued for helping reduce cross-contamination risk, because single-use items are not subjected to laundering cycles or reuse.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Reuters reported that the private equity firm backtracked on its bid, valued at $64 a share, about a week ago.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Canes appear to have vastly overestimated the run-blocking skills of the interior of their offensive line.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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But if our models haven't treated abundances properly, the cooling time has likely been overestimated.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
27 Oct. 2025
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Didn’t always agree but appreciated some perspectives.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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Other participants appreciated Mamdani's anti-establishment positioning and his stance on Israel.—
Halle Troadec,
ABC News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Venus Williams has long been admired for her grace, athleticism, and quiet confidence both on and off the tennis court.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
4 Nov. 2025
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Even the house’s actual residents were the right types—one was a post-punk musician Trier admired.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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With stocks potentially overvalued, some investors are content to sit on the sidelines.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Following Tesla’s disappointing quarterly earnings on Wednesday, Fortune’s Shawn Tully argues that the company’s stock is vastly overvalued, propped up by CEO Elon Musk’s promises of future innovations.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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For families seeking long-term, generational partnerships, this kind of longevity translates into reassurance that their values and goals will be respected, not just today, but thirty years from now.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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That would be two concussions, potentially, in less than two weeks for someone who has become very important to and respected by the Leafs.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Overrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrated. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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