Examples of overly in a Sentence
These directions are overly complex.
She's overly sensitive to criticism.
They didn't seem overly concerned about the problem.
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Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
Crisp white, overly matchy fixtures, and high-contrast designs are out for 2026.
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Plus, the leg is a little straighter than other styles, preventing an overly loose fit that could read as sloppy.
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While Dowdle’s absence was particularly notable, Canales isn’t overly concerned with the 1,000-yard rusher’s status for Saturday.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Dec. 2025
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Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
Crisp white, overly matchy fixtures, and high-contrast designs are out for 2026.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
Plus, the leg is a little straighter than other styles, preventing an overly loose fit that could read as sloppy.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
While Dowdle’s absence was particularly notable, Canales isn’t overly concerned with the 1,000-yard rusher’s status for Saturday.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Overly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overly. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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