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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Still, Strain thinks that Powell is overestimating the risk that the economy will weaken further and push unemployment higher.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
23 Aug. 2025 -
Without careful planning, there’s a real risk of overestimating participation rates or misallocating resources.—
Luis D’Acosta,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Insurers increasingly focus on valuing and protecting intangibles—intellectual property, data, brand IP—rather than physical assets.—
Leslie Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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That followed a $100 million round led by Tiger Global Management with and investors including Jeffrey Katzenberg’s WndrCo and Andreessen Horowitz, valuing the company at $1 billion.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Simply noticing and appreciating them can amplify their impact.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Bathth Hanging Bird Feeder and Bath With this bird feeder and bath set, you’re bound to spend a lot more time appreciating nature and less time scrolling on your phone.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Gil Pinto thanked Araghchi for Tehran's support and emphasized the importance of respecting Venezuela's sovereignty.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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In the meantime, the professional monetary class could get serious about respecting the pointer from Montesquieu.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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One of Lynne’s favorite stories is how their grandson took to admiring cars when their daughter’s family came to live with them during the pandemic.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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The two shared a musical bond through SoundCloud, where both had been posting — and admiring — each other’s music.—
Michele Amabile Angermiller,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Overrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrating. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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