as in valuing
to place too high a value on
some people overvalue material things
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Recent Examples of overvaluing
Another common mistake is overvaluing volume.
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Arnold Sotelo, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Arnold Sotelo, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overvaluing
Verb
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By valuing each client’s narrative, the firm transforms representation into a partnership, ensuring individuals feel informed and empowered throughout.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Its increase—up more than 45% over the past year—has outperformed the S&P 500, perhaps suggesting investors are valuing the security of gold more than the riskier equity markets.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Last year, Hayward officials made some significant miscalculations in the city’s budget — overestimating revenue, underestimating expenses and making a sizable purchase of a movie theater downtown that drained $31 million from the city’s reserves, according to city officials.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Experts caution against overestimating tariffs’ deficit-busting powers.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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But rather than appreciating the extra game, a number of fans have balked at the additional football.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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While the players are excited about the new look, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel remains focused on the NFL season, appreciating the uniform’s unique shade but prioritizing team performance.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Overvaluing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overvaluing. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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