over-the-top
adjective
: extremely or excessively flamboyant or outrageous
an over-the-top performance
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The rest of the world is already using over-the-top, mostly encrypted alternatives as their dailies.
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Zak Doffman, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Every year, the Kardashian-Jenners host an extravagant Christmas Eve bash equipped with over-the-top decorations and activities at one of their sprawling Southern California mansions.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
None of the over-the-top flourishes would work, though, without confessional bangers that both transport and ring true.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
Between flashing lights, oversized inflatables, and loud holiday music, over-the-top outdoor displays that attract heavy foot and vehicle traffic can quickly overwhelm a neighborhood during what's already the busiest time of the year.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2024
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Zak Doffman, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Every year, the Kardashian-Jenners host an extravagant Christmas Eve bash equipped with over-the-top decorations and activities at one of their sprawling Southern California mansions.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
None of the over-the-top flourishes would work, though, without confessional bangers that both transport and ring true.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
Between flashing lights, oversized inflatables, and loud holiday music, over-the-top outdoor displays that attract heavy foot and vehicle traffic can quickly overwhelm a neighborhood during what's already the busiest time of the year.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Over-the-top.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over-the-top. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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