as in overestimates
to place too high a value on
I think the critics seriously overrated that movie
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Hopkins is, perhaps, the closest thing this story has to a Kornev—a principled outsider who ultimately overestimates the value of his own empathy and knowledge.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026 -
But that, to me, overestimates the show’s ubiquity.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2026
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Safety is often an underrated position in the NFL, and the Panthers typically have filled it with role players rather than potential stars (although Tre’von Moehrig’s $51-million contract proves that this regime values it more than previous ones have).—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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If a team values elite size at cornerback then Delane could potentially fall.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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Wisconsin Cheese Curds For anyone who appreciates honest, no-frills bar food, cheese curds are essential eating in Wisconsin.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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Vélez said his agency especially appreciates donations of high-protein foods such as eggs.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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By including rising rents into the calculation for how much landlord expenses are increasing, the data overvalues landlord expenses to justify further rent increases.—
Joanne Grell,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Ellis admires the passion and win-first mentality Nico Iamaleava brings to his position.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Despite his success, Xander remains grounded — a quality that his mom admires.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Just as Elliot respects the importance of neighborhood serenity above all, Lindsay-Abaire and Leon aren’t going to put anything onstage that will truly turn off an audience.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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In a Wednesday statement, a BP spokesman said the refinery values its employees and respects their rights to assemble.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Overrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrates. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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