as in values
to place too high a value on
some people overvalue material things
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Morton plays Bayard, Michael’s celebrity lawyer father who casts a long shadow and values success above all else.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026 -
American culture values this strong work ethic and its role in supporting the world’s largest economy.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
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Each side, in short, overestimates the other’s coherence.—
Lizzi C. Lee,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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Jo Brand squashes one of hers, David Baddiel tries to eat his, while Rose Matafeo and Ed Gamble rip theirs to shreds and Katy Wix overestimates the naturalism of holding a hard hat under one arm for an extended period of time.—
Matthew Jackson,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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Landrie Callahan, who heated up with seven points in the second quarter and then six in the third, appreciates the winning mentality Kotowski brings.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Expect lots of foodies and oenophiles, couples young and old, and anyone who appreciates soaking in one of these to-die-for outdoor soaking tubs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Highpoints, such as when Big Ant quietly admires the craftsmanship of his son’s Pegasus wings before rejecting them for confused reasons, unproductively blend together with facile ones, like a signposted scene of physical abuse.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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Kings coach Doug Christie admires and appreciates DeRozan’s professionalism.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Overvalues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overvalues. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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