as in valued
to place too high a value on
I think the critics seriously overrated that movie
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Recent Examples of overrated
Continue reading … STAND UP – Liberal comedian tells Stacey Abrams 'civility is overrated' against MAGA right.
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FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Quanta spoke to Heule about the difference between machine and human reasoning, how SAT’s simplicity is its secret weapon, and why understanding is overrated in mathematics.
—Quanta Magazine, 10 Nov. 2025
Both the Aggies and Fighting Irish ended up being overrated, but a win like that is still a big win.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Steve Sarkisian is overrated and always has been.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
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FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Quanta spoke to Heule about the difference between machine and human reasoning, how SAT’s simplicity is its secret weapon, and why understanding is overrated in mathematics.
—Quanta Magazine, 10 Nov. 2025
Both the Aggies and Fighting Irish ended up being overrated, but a win like that is still a big win.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Steve Sarkisian is overrated and always has been.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrated
Verb
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Leadership, communication skills, curiosity, empathy are all valued by employers.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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With Musk's ownership estimated at around 43% in the combined company, his stake would be valued at over $530 billion, marking a rapid shift in his fortunes.—
Robert Frank,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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The police had overestimated Ramírez’s height by an inch or two but most of the other details were correct.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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And according to Rothschild, past EPA analyses have almost always found the agency overestimated those costs.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
14 Jan. 2026
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Douglas also appreciated bonds made in Miami’s locker room.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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Even as statewide political dynamics shifted, his leadership remained popular and appreciated in our community.—
Stuart Schmidt Jr,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2026
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Have women forgotten the art of standing out and being admired?—
Letters To The Editor,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Vidovic admired how Brusek could go into basketball after missing four years and not miss a beat.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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However, some analysts believe the stock could be overvalued at current levels, as the consensus LSEG price target predicts about 2% potential downside ahead.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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By any measurement, homes are steeply overvalued.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
28 Jan. 2026
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Island artisans shaped much of the transformation, handling everything from masonry repairs to custom windows to cabinetry and furniture, working with a level of care that respected the building’s age and character.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2026
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Providing plenty of chances for kids to make their own decisions (and learn from mistakes) is one way parents can show children that their preferences, ideas, wants, and needs are respected and valued.—
Alanna Gallo,
Parents,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Overrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrated. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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