over the top
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: beyond the bounds of what is expected, usual, normal, or appropriate
: extremely or excessively flamboyant or outrageous
an over-the-top performance
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Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
Easter baskets have gotten a social media–driven makeover this year, with viral treats and visually over-the-top sweets popping up across TikTok and store shelves.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
For example, Chuck Norris memes gave people a way to critique over-the-top ideas of masculinity and the pressure to live up to them.
—Ben Pettis, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
Fans heading to the Texas Rangers home opener this Friday against the Cincinnati Reds will find a lineup of new, over-the-top ballpark foods at Globe Life Field, as the team looks to top its already outsized culinary reputation.
—Trevor Sochocki, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Princess Diana's wedding gown was unbelievably over-the-top, including the 25-foot train cascading dramatically behind her.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
Easter baskets have gotten a social media–driven makeover this year, with viral treats and visually over-the-top sweets popping up across TikTok and store shelves.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
For example, Chuck Norris memes gave people a way to critique over-the-top ideas of masculinity and the pressure to live up to them.
—Ben Pettis, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
Fans heading to the Texas Rangers home opener this Friday against the Cincinnati Reds will find a lineup of new, over-the-top ballpark foods at Globe Life Field, as the team looks to top its already outsized culinary reputation.
—Trevor Sochocki, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Over the top.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over%20the%20top. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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