as in to overestimate
to place too high a value on
some people overvalue material things
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Recent Examples of overvalue
By including rising rents into the calculation for how much landlord expenses are increasing, the data overvalues landlord expenses to justify further rent increases.
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Joanne Grell, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
Some, such as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, reject the notion that their companies are overvalued.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
In recent weeks, investors in private credit have been demanding their money back amid concerns that lenders overvalued loans tied to risky companies — many of which are software firms whose businesses may be disrupted by artificial intelligence.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
In fact, tech is now about as cheap as consumer staples, suggesting the growth names are not nearly as overvalued as investors feared.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
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Joanne Grell, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
Some, such as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, reject the notion that their companies are overvalued.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
In recent weeks, investors in private credit have been demanding their money back amid concerns that lenders overvalued loans tied to risky companies — many of which are software firms whose businesses may be disrupted by artificial intelligence.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
In fact, tech is now about as cheap as consumer staples, suggesting the growth names are not nearly as overvalued as investors feared.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overvalue
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Behavioral researchers have long documented that human beings tend to overestimate dramatic, emotionally vivid risks while underestimating chronic and familiar ones.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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Consumer groups have warned that data center demand could shove electricity rates higher if utility companies overestimate the need.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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Many factors go into how a player is valued.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Online fast-fashion retailer Shein is said to be acquiring Everlane, the apparel brand known for its sustainability ethos, in a deal valuing the company at $100 million, according to information shared by Reuters.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Couples appreciate the romance and ease of it.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Minimalist carry-on-only travelers and checked bag packers alike will appreciate these deals, which start at $18.—
Erin Cavoto,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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The power of the audiences cannot be overrated, however.—
Shepherd Mpofu,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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During a recent segment of On Air with Ryan Seacrest, the host, 51, discussed whether or not engagement rings are overrated, and if couples should turn to more practical alternatives.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Overvalue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overvalue. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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