as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
The writing was great, but some of the acting was over-the-top.
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Recent Examples of over-the-top
Mexico had not won in a World Cup knockout round since 1986, a fact that perhaps contributed to the fan’s over-the-top reaction to one of the goals.
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Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Drones and water choreography, acrobats, and a floating pianist paired with over-the-top performances by Leona Lewis and opera singer Joseph Calleja transformed the night into a spectacle.
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Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
The experience blends elevated nightlife with the over-the-top spirit that has defined Las Vegas entertainment for decades.
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Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has dealt with over-the-top jeers from fans the past couple of seasons.
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Greg Dudek,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Drones and water choreography, acrobats, and a floating pianist paired with over-the-top performances by Leona Lewis and opera singer Joseph Calleja transformed the night into a spectacle.
—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
The experience blends elevated nightlife with the over-the-top spirit that has defined Las Vegas entertainment for decades.
—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has dealt with over-the-top jeers from fans the past couple of seasons.
—
Greg Dudek,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for over-the-top
Recent Examples of Synonyms for over-the-top
Adjective
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Although not always the case, excessive heat warnings usually coincide with heat waves.
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This does not diminish concerns about excessive screen time or the value of reducing distractions during the school day.
Adjective
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The National Weather Service said cool air from the north will push the heat dome, responsible for a heat wave that started midweek, south and west in the coming days, relieving some of the most extreme temperatures in the Northeast.
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The laminate reinforces the glass to create a shatter-resistant barrier, preventing shards of glass from flying out during extreme weather.
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There is always a suspension of disbelief required in luxury fashion, as designers use the runway to communicate their most extravagant, pie-in-the-sky vision of what clothes could be.
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Davis was known to the world for his extravagant style and lavish Grammy parties.
Adjective
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For example, Fred Again is absolutely doing insane things with the MPC Lives.
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That dwarfs anything the powerhouse Spain teams did in the early 2010s, when the team was known for stringing together an insane number of passes that led to a goal.
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That marks a steep decline of 74% from the movie's already-poor $37 million debut, a much bigger drop than is typical for a summer superhero film.
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In the tourney, Zellers had five goals and three assists in five games and made a steep climb up the depth chart.
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All the gold is gone, and there’s barely enough to pay her soldiers, let alone throw a lavish coronation.
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In 2018, the pair were married at a lavish ceremony in Windsor.
Cite this Entry
“Over-the-top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over-the-top. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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