as in enlarged
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as in overemphasized
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as in underplayed
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overplayed
Verb
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Could the pre-election polling have overstated the Republican edge in party ID?—
Craig Gilbert,
Journal Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024 -
The importance of captaincy can be overstated at times.—
Oliver Kay,
The Athletic,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Policies enacted years ago are paying dividends.—
Justin Worland,
TIME,
26 Dec. 2024
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Traction law restrictions may be enacted.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Isabel Marant updated a classic workwear jacket with exaggerated pockets.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2025
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Related Articles The McQueen look featured a coat with an exaggerated padded collar in natural shearling and a miniskirt in honey suede.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The arguments on the pro-bulk-billing side were spurious or overblown, and the MTE [multiple tenant environments] access rules have broad, bipartisan support, as well as a lot of industry support.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
27 Jan. 2025
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Experts say claims of liberal bias on social platforms are generally overblown, and point to thriving conservative communities online as proof.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Needless to say, Sabyasachi is a big proponent of a daring wardrobe, whether that means ditching the LBD cocktail standard for a fanciful embroidered look or setting a table with unexpected creative bravado.—
Bridget Foley,
Town & Country,
28 Nov. 2022
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The interior also sports signature quilting, along with embroidered Speed badging on the headrests and a Speed plaque in the treadplate.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2021
Adjective
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What can be said is that, in spite of the inflated prices, there is interest.—
Verity Burns,
WIRED,
22 Jan. 2025
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These inflated prices are also being driven up further by bidding wars.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Overplayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overplayed. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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