overemphasize
verb
over·em·pha·size
ˌō-vər-ˈem(p)-fə-ˌsīz 
overemphasized; overemphasizing
: to give excessive emphasis to (something)
overemphasize risks
We have overemphasized the differences between men and women.—
Zosia Bielski
Zosia Bielski… people feeling pushed into starting businesses … in a culture that overemphasizes entrepreneurialism.—Derrick Penner
Derrick PennerI can't overemphasize the importance of this turning point in my life.—Genesse Gentry
Genesse GentryWe … cannot overemphasize how important it is to keep up with latest security fixes …—Rene Gielen
Rene GielenThe value of a good reputation cannot be overemphasized.—J. Dwight Pentecost
J. Dwight PentecostIt's hard to overemphasize how significant this development will be …—Rich Smith
Rich SmithExamples of overemphasize in a Sentence
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Aspirational Luxury Falls In 2025, the luxury market is looking down the barrel at its first major slowdown in 15 years, excepting the Covid years, and BCG puts much of the blame on brands’ overemphasizing the aspirational consumer segment.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Thursday’s announcement that Anna Wintour would be stepping away from her day-to-day duties at American Vogue elicited a frenzy rarely seen in media news these days — though the headlines in many cases overemphasized the idea of a departure versus the realignment of her role at Condé Nast.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
However, the opposite is true: one of the most effective ways to improve well-being isn't to overemphasize comfort.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Writers, with our big egos and big imaginations, tend to overemphasize the impact of our books.
—Maris Kreizman
june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
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Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Thursday’s announcement that Anna Wintour would be stepping away from her day-to-day duties at American Vogue elicited a frenzy rarely seen in media news these days — though the headlines in many cases overemphasized the idea of a departure versus the realignment of her role at Condé Nast.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
However, the opposite is true: one of the most effective ways to improve well-being isn't to overemphasize comfort.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Writers, with our big egos and big imaginations, tend to overemphasize the impact of our books.
—Maris Kreizman
june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for overemphasize
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“Overemphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overemphasize. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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