overwhelming

adjective

over·whelm·ing ˌō-vər-ˈ(h)wel-miŋ

Synonyms of overwhelming next

: tending or serving to overwhelm

overwhelming force

overwhelming evidence

also : extreme, great

overwhelming indifference

an overwhelming majority

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web There's always a wide variety of flavors, though Oreo is an overwhelming favorite. —

Ben Steele, Journal Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2023 The material is luxurious, classic and the fit is right on; relaxed and classic without being overwhelming. —

Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Feb. 2023 The scent has light rose overtones and is NOT overwhelming. —

Sam Peters, ELLE, 28 Feb. 2023 Su, who currently serves as deputy labor secretary, has emerged as the overwhelming favorite of organized labor, receiving endorsements from a variety of prominent Democrats. —

Jeff Stein, Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2023 The Dodgers, for the first time in a decade, back in the days when Frank McCourt nearly ran the organization into bankruptcy, may no longer be the overwhelming favorites to win the division. —

Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2023 Based on crowd reactions, Asuka should be the overwhelming favorite to win the women’s Elimination Chamber and challenge Bianca Belair at WrestleMania. —

Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023 Yeoh’s co-star, Ke Huy Quan, is the overwhelming favorite to win the supporting actor Oscar, and some might think that’s sufficient reward for the film. —

Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2023 Every single City Council seat had an incumbent with the opportunity to seek another term — and most of them looked like overwhelming favorites for re-election. —

Gilbert Garcia, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Jan. 2023 See More

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