as in valuing
to place too high a value on
some people overvalue material things
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Recent Examples of overvaluing
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.
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Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Another common mistake is overvaluing volume.
—Arnold Sotelo, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Another common mistake is overvaluing volume.
—Arnold Sotelo, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overvaluing
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The Hornets boast 11 first-round picks along with 14 second-rounders over the next seven years, valuing even marginal improvements such as pick swaps or extra second-round selections.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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And according to data from Opendoor, the preference for subdued shades extends to the front door as well, with 44% of homeowners valuing white, gray, gray-blue, and gray-green at an entrance.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2026
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Specifically, the lawsuit accuses the city of overestimating the number of homes that will pay for new trash fee.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes that’s totally wrong, because people are overestimating their kids or underestimating Joan Mitchell or whomever.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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In the meantime, 10 is a round number worth appreciating in Adelman’s eyes.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
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Ollie's Bargain Outlet is the leader in a niche that's only getting bigger – and the market isn't fully appreciating that yet, according to Jefferies.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Overvaluing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overvaluing. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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