as in to overestimate
to place too high a value on
some people overvalue material things
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Recent Examples of overvalue
Especially in those markets that became unbearably overvalued over the past few years, prices are now softening and even declining, giving buyers more options and negotiating power even as affordability remains a significant obstacle to homeownership.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Small-cap valuations are remarkably cheap compared to large caps, which are likely overvalued.
—Gregory Clifford, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The 40-yard dash appears overvalued.
—Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The positive sentiment came even as two-thirds of the traders believe the market is overvalued, the survey said.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Small-cap valuations are remarkably cheap compared to large caps, which are likely overvalued.
—Gregory Clifford, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The 40-yard dash appears overvalued.
—Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The positive sentiment came even as two-thirds of the traders believe the market is overvalued, the survey said.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overvalue
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The Washington leader has repeatedly called out his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy for overestimating his leverage in both the conflict and the discussions, as well as — earlier this week — disregarding the possibility of renouncing Crimea.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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Studies consistently show that people—and especially high performers—tend to overestimate their own judgment, capabilities, and the predictability of outcomes.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Ultimately, the new police chief must value community, embrace diversity, and promote a responsive, inclusive approach to law enforcement.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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No one is taking Terry Rozier at this point, Jaime Jaquez Jr. certainly is a diminished asset and Duncan Robinson likely would be most valued as an expiring contract.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2025
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Beachcombers and seashell hunters will appreciate the opportunity to find little treasures washed ashore.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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There’s always time to sit for coffee and appreciate the view, and there’s simply no rush.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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Maybe such experience is overrated.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Mar. 2025
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No controversies, no real debates over it being overrated.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Overvalue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overvalue. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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