as in to overestimate
to place too high a value on
some people overvalue material things
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Recent Examples of overvalue
Kaegi initially overvalued similar properties in Chicago the next year, but appeals brought them closer to their true sale price.
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A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
By any measurement, homes are steeply overvalued.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
Many asset classes are overvalued.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Many financial experts believe that the stock market now is overvalued, and some warn that in 2026 popular indexes such as the S&P 500 may fall in value, or in any case not continue the growth of 2025.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
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A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
By any measurement, homes are steeply overvalued.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
Many asset classes are overvalued.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Many financial experts believe that the stock market now is overvalued, and some warn that in 2026 popular indexes such as the S&P 500 may fall in value, or in any case not continue the growth of 2025.
—Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overvalue
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Vendors don’t typically overspend on travel expenses because, in most cases, those costs are overestimated to prevent such a scenario, Carpenter said.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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As a result, much of this research may be overestimating the number of microplastics.—
Anne McNeil,
The Conversation,
26 Mar. 2026
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It is distributed as five separate bonus bets, each valued at 20% of your initial eligible wager.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The ripple fold is a strong option for homeowners who value both form and function, offering smooth operation along a track system.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Welles said through his management company that the animal lover would appreciate donations in his memory to local animal shelters, animal rescue organizations or Humane Society chapters.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Vitello’s players appreciated the sentiment but didn’t believe his remarks were necessary.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Critics on social media starting suggesting that maybe Messi’s 2026 team was overrated.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
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The schematic advantage might also be overrated.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Overvalue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overvalue. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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