as in overestimating
to place too high a value on
I think the critics seriously overrated that movie
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrating
Verb
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There were also in-game management decisions, his loyalty to Fields, and Glenn overestimating the talent on the Jets’ roster.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026 -
In contrast, a breakdown in communication breeds mistrust, which could give rise to harmful mistakes, such as an escalatory spiral from overestimating the threat posed by the other side, or a reckless deployment of AI in conflicts.—
Boris Babic,
Fortune,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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He’s disciplined in academics and friendships alike, valuing structure and integrity.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The 23-year-old throws from a funky arm slot, which is something the Jays seem to be valuing in relievers this winter.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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What happened that took you from getting far away to appreciating your childhood environs?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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The highest spenders today are the 76 million baby boomers who made out the best from appreciating asset prices over the past few years.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Another common mistake is overvaluing volume.—
Arnold Sotelo,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Practical courage lifts your finances as energetic Mars squares vulnerable Chiron in your 2nd House of Accounting, guiding you to spend wisely while respecting personal values.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The royal may have been respecting common hospital policy to keep jewelry to a minimum to reduce the spread of germs.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Overrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrating. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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