as in to overestimate
to place too high a value on
some people overvalue material things
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Recent Examples of overvalue
Appetite in artificial intelligence stocks has driven a market frenzy that has sent indices to record highs, with a recent Bank of America survey showing a record 91% of analysts saying US shares were overvalued.
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Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Even if the country eventually succeeds in attracting investment, more American resources may also be required to stabilize the peso, which most economists agree is overvalued relative to prices.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Doing so, as Buffett argued in 2001, can be used to gauge whether the stock market is overvalued or undervalued relative to the size of the wider economy.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
How Micron Stock Can 2x Looking forward, even after this increase, Micron does not appear to be overvalued.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Even if the country eventually succeeds in attracting investment, more American resources may also be required to stabilize the peso, which most economists agree is overvalued relative to prices.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Doing so, as Buffett argued in 2001, can be used to gauge whether the stock market is overvalued or undervalued relative to the size of the wider economy.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
How Micron Stock Can 2x Looking forward, even after this increase, Micron does not appear to be overvalued.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overvalue
Verb
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Polls also narrowly overestimated Democrats in 2020 and 2024.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Canes appear to have vastly overestimated the run-blocking skills of the interior of their offensive line.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Young stars like Nicolò Barella, Federico Chiesa, and Gianluca Scamacca bring energy and creativity to a squad that still values tactical intelligence and grit.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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And now, OpenAI is, according to news reports, laying the groundwork for an initial public offering that could value the company at up to $1 trillion, in what would be the largest IPO ever and a first for a former nonprofit.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That’s an admission that Flyers fans should probably appreciate.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Amazingly, Exposure contestants go through hours of practice and performance each day without ever seeming to tire, and along with the competitive spirit, there’s a real sense of community, with skaters constantly encouraging, applauding, and appreciating each other.—
Lonnie Burstein Hewitt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Grisham’s defense was overrated by Yankees manager Aaron Boone, who raved about his ability to man the center of the outfield.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Both the Aggies and Fighting Irish ended up being overrated, but a win like that is still a big win.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Overvalue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overvalue. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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