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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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
That said, your contribution needn’t cost money or be complicated or over-the-top to be meaningful and appreciated.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Underneath all the spandex and over-the-top production numbers is a sincere film that cares as much about sharing the joy of music as satirizing its ostentatious performance.
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
With this in mind, DIYers are aiming to remove needless clutter and cut down on expensive, over-the-top aesthetic choices.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Celebrating Maximalist Mixology Even though people may be drinking earlier in the day, the party vibes are still going strong, with glamorous cocktails and over-the-top concoctions on the rise.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
That said, your contribution needn’t cost money or be complicated or over-the-top to be meaningful and appreciated.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Underneath all the spandex and over-the-top production numbers is a sincere film that cares as much about sharing the joy of music as satirizing its ostentatious performance.
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
With this in mind, DIYers are aiming to remove needless clutter and cut down on expensive, over-the-top aesthetic choices.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
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“Over the top.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over%20the%20top. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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