OVERVALUING Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

overvaluing

verb

present participle of overvalue

as in valuing

to place too high a value on some people overvalue material things

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Recent Examples of overvaluing Plus Specs A little context is required to avoid overvaluing the Honor Watch 6 Plus’s staying power, though. — Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 The Muddy Waters report also alleges that SoFi has been assigning the wrong discount rate to its student loan portfolio—essentially overvaluing it—as well as understating its exposure to loans in default. — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026

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However, the architect eventually gives way to use and function first, despite valuing the aesthetics at hand (not to mention, his collaborations with local artisans).

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026
Both women recognized that fully realizing the aspirations and talents of women and girls also requires valuing the virtues and qualities that men and boys contribute, in the private and public spheres.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of valuing

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The market learned a valuable lesson about overestimating predictable outcomes.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Many investors bought into the tech sector after enormous gains had already happened, ignoring valuations and overestimating their risk tolerance until volatility showed up in their portfolio, Hickle said.

— Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 21 July 2026

Definition of overestimating

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The brand works on products that go beyond basic utility, focusing on items that users can carry daily while also appreciating the details behind their construction.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026
The tell-like-it-is prose of Swanson is refreshing and appreciating to read.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

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