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
Continue reading … STAND UP – Liberal comedian tells Stacey Abrams 'civility is overrated' against MAGA right.
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FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Quanta spoke to Heule about the difference between machine and human reasoning, how SAT’s simplicity is its secret weapon, and why understanding is overrated in mathematics.
—Quanta Magazine, 10 Nov. 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
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FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Quanta spoke to Heule about the difference between machine and human reasoning, how SAT’s simplicity is its secret weapon, and why understanding is overrated in mathematics.
—Quanta Magazine, 10 Nov. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrated
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The pedigree is so valued, the chef at its teppanyaki counter can show you a certificate of authenticity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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As part of an auction, the Laurens donated a shopping spree at their NYC Polo store, valued at $5,000.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Traditionally, host nations benefit from sports events, although impacts are often overestimated.—
Frédéric Dimanche,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Traditionally, host nations benefit from sports events, although impacts are often overestimated.—
Frédéric Dimanche,
Washington Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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Swift’s fans appreciated the superstar’s shoutout for the female athletes.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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The hands-free, backpack-style shoulder straps that can be easily stowed away were appreciated by our test team, too.—
Drew Zieff,
Outside,
17 Feb. 2026
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Jeff’s passing was not only a gut punch to his family—his wife Eileen, daughter Mikaela, and son Taylor—and to an elite ski circuit that admired him.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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Having admired Brobbey for some time, Sunderland duly made their move on the final day of the summer transfer window.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Kaegi initially overvalued similar properties in Chicago the next year, but appeals brought them closer to their true sale price.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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If a stock is selling off on heavy volume, the shareholder base more broadly believes the stock is indeed overvalued.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Scheller, well-respected in Central Florida’s legal community, has been pulling together a team of attorneys willing to represent pro bono migrants detained locally.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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And those choices have to be respected.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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