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
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
All that crowing about going to the movies for the communal experience is overrated.
—Mara Reinstein, HollywoodReporter, 24 Nov. 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
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
Verb
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But the company is no longer trying to convince investors that it should be valued like a fast-growing renewable developer.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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In a recent viral post on Instagram, a developer shared that he was charged $30,803 in fees to build a modest 747 square-foot two-bedroom home valued at $132,538.—
Nolan Gray,
Oc Register,
21 June 2026
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Struck in 1922 during an unusually wet period, the Colorado River Compact overestimated how much water the river could provide.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
8 June 2026
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Most students in the survey overestimated the earning power of their degrees.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Although the role and impact of basic scientific research have not always been appreciated by the public, both political parties have traditionally been very supportive of research in universities and research institutes.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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To him, Rock City’s beauty and magic can only truly be appreciated in person.—
Judith Garrison,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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McKay admired how Greenberg, who has devoted his life to drawing attention to the climate crisis, has used every platform at his disposal to magnify the stakes of global warming.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Hanks, who is also an author, screenwriter, director and producer, has enjoyed a storybook career as a successful and admired artist.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
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None of those investors needs to conclude that the company is overvalued.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
20 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,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Baelor Targaryen Baelor Targaryen (Bertie Carvel) — often called Baelor Breakspear — is a noble and widely respected Targaryen prince known for his honor, leadership and skill in battle.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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Black lives must be respected in Nassau County, and Black history must be respected as American history.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
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“Overrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrated. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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