as in to overestimate
to place too high a value on
some people overvalue material things
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Recent Examples of overvalue
Despite the immense growth opportunity, the shares are extremely overvalued at a forward PE of 76.8 and compared to their intrinsic value.
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Gurufocus, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
By sales and profit multiples, TSLA stock remains significantly overvalued relative to the broader market.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Especially in those markets that became unbearably overvalued over the past few years, prices are now softening and even declining, giving buyers more options and negotiating power even as affordability remains a significant obstacle to homeownership.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
In other words, the stock market is overvalued.
—Greg Petro, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Gurufocus, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
By sales and profit multiples, TSLA stock remains significantly overvalued relative to the broader market.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Especially in those markets that became unbearably overvalued over the past few years, prices are now softening and even declining, giving buyers more options and negotiating power even as affordability remains a significant obstacle to homeownership.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
In other words, the stock market is overvalued.
—Greg Petro, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overvalue
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The album is laden with social commentary, but Woods isn’t overestimating its potential impact.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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His signature moment so far was the White House meeting two months ago where Trump and Vice President Vance berated Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying the Ukrainian president had not shown enough gratitude for U.S. aid and was overestimating Ukraine's military capabilities.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
1 May 2025
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New research has revealed that Millennials often value their dogs' company over that of their human besties, siblings—and even their own parents.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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EToro had previously filed to go public in 2021 through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, that would have valued it at more than $10 billion.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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During this time, biologists also began to appreciate bird intelligence, starting with their studies of Alex, an African gray parrot who could count and identify objects.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Wired News,
11 May 2025
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Cucumbers need lots of water, but your rosemary, lavender, and thyme will not appreciate the moisture.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Mediocre art really does get overrated on account of its politics.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
5 May 2025
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Besides, although consistency is a virtue in sports, it can be overrated.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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“Overvalue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overvalue. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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