as in valued
to place too high a value on
some people overvalue material things
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Recent Examples of overvalued
Some, such as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, reject the notion that their companies are overvalued.
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Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
In recent weeks, investors in private credit have been demanding their money back amid concerns that lenders overvalued loans tied to risky companies — many of which are software firms whose businesses may be disrupted by artificial intelligence.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
In fact, tech is now about as cheap as consumer staples, suggesting the growth names are not nearly as overvalued as investors feared.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Kaegi initially overvalued similar properties in Chicago the next year, but appeals brought them closer to their true sale price.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
By any measurement, homes are steeply overvalued.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
Many asset classes are overvalued.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Many financial experts believe that the stock market now is overvalued, and some warn that in 2026 popular indexes such as the S&P 500 may fall in value, or in any case not continue the growth of 2025.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
These dynamics have pushed prices to levels that some analysts consider overvalued, while others see them as justified given the global economic environment.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
In recent weeks, investors in private credit have been demanding their money back amid concerns that lenders overvalued loans tied to risky companies — many of which are software firms whose businesses may be disrupted by artificial intelligence.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
In fact, tech is now about as cheap as consumer staples, suggesting the growth names are not nearly as overvalued as investors feared.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Kaegi initially overvalued similar properties in Chicago the next year, but appeals brought them closer to their true sale price.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
By any measurement, homes are steeply overvalued.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
Many asset classes are overvalued.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Many financial experts believe that the stock market now is overvalued, and some warn that in 2026 popular indexes such as the S&P 500 may fall in value, or in any case not continue the growth of 2025.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
These dynamics have pushed prices to levels that some analysts consider overvalued, while others see them as justified given the global economic environment.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overvalued
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In comparison, the London Spirit team of the British cricket league The Hundred was valued in 2025 at $370 million — the highest for any team in that tournament — when its partial stake was up for sale last year.—
Chetan Narula,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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And in November 2024, two trucks carrying Santo tequila, valued at about $1 million, did not make it to their destination.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Vendors don’t typically overspend on travel expenses because, in most cases, those costs are overestimated to prevent such a scenario, Carpenter said.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The risk of a two-Republican general election runoff should not be overestimated, as luck and opportune developments remain key ingredients in political success.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Gosman said that help is appreciated, but said the real solution is for the federal government to act.—
Nick Lunemann,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Johnson appreciated the praise, but is focused on what's next for the Gamecocks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Critics on social media starting suggesting that maybe Messi’s 2026 team was overrated.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
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The schematic advantage might also be overrated.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Overvalued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overvalued. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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