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
Matching Furniture Sets Matching sets, whether matching bedroom sets or a matching part of end tables, are overrated, shares Brooke Sabia of Phase 4 Design Group.
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Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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.
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Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
All that crowing about going to the movies for the communal experience is overrated.
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Mara Reinstein,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overrated
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
However, like many old wives’ tales, this one might be overrated.
—
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
All that crowing about going to the movies for the communal experience is overrated.
—
Mara Reinstein,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overrated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrated
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Having a seat at the table matters, but true inclusion means being listened to and valued in the conversations that shape our future.
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These crucial soft skills, highly valued by employers, are cultivated through real-world experience rather than academic transcripts.
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Businesses likely overestimated demand.
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Zwick says subsequent research has found that Hsieh and Moretti overestimated the size of that effect on economic growth.
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For the Angels, that steady presence has been appreciated during a turbulent season that includes the team firing general manager Perry Minasian and replacing him with interim GM John Mozeliak, as well as another injury absence for Mike Trout.
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But even Bassitt, watching the montage of his greatest Jays moments, appreciated the memories.
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Those comments will have been warmly welcomed back in Europe by Barcelona’s hierarchy, who will consider his words public confirmation that a player hugely admired by club president Joan Laporta wants to join them.
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Brazil, a country long admired by Haitian fans and players, the toughest.
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The conventional wisdom in sports finance is that American franchises—the NFL, NBA, MLB—are grotesquely overvalued by any traditional metric.
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While a company's business quality might be strong, its investment quality diminishes when the narrative is overvalued.
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He was respected throughout the locker room.
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At first, officials respected his religious practice.
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“Overrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrated. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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