as in to overestimate
to place too high a value on
some people overvalue material things
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Recent Examples of overvalue
Some analysts think the market is heavily overvalued and thus due for a correction.
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Jim Edwards, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2025
The stock, which several analysts say is wildly overvalued (with a market cap valuing it at around 100 times its annual revenue), has shot up nearly 600% from a year ago.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
Their consensus price target suggests shares could be overvalued and drop about 20%, however.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2025
Lynn Cleveland, Centennial As a sports city, Denver is notorious for overvaluing talent.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 30 July 2025
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Jim Edwards, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2025
The stock, which several analysts say is wildly overvalued (with a market cap valuing it at around 100 times its annual revenue), has shot up nearly 600% from a year ago.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
Their consensus price target suggests shares could be overvalued and drop about 20%, however.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2025
Lynn Cleveland, Centennial As a sports city, Denver is notorious for overvaluing talent.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overvalue
Verb
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Try to overestimate everything going on.—
Elina Landman,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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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
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This evolution in masculinity, where vulnerability and authenticity are valued, moves away from the restrictive path in which the men interviewed by USA TODAY were raised.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Browser Company was valued at $550 million last year.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kelley said that country's core fanbase has expanded to a point where artistry that expands so deeply outside the genre's traditions can still be appreciated and championed.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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In addition, there are slots for SD and microSD/TF memory cards, while remote workers will appreciate the inclusion of a Gigabit Ethernet port for stable and wired internet access when holding video meetings.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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As to the question of whether Franklin is overrated or underappreciated, check back in January.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Influencer Partnerships Based On Follower Count Follower‑count chasing in influencer deals is overrated.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Overvalue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overvalue. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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