overemphasis
noun
over·em·pha·sis
ˌō-vər-ˈem(p)-fə-səs 
plural overemphases
ˌō-vər-ˈem(p)-fə-ˌsēz
: an excessive amount or degree of emphasis
F. Scott Fitzgeralds's novels and Eugene O'Neill's plays exposed America's overemphasis on money and success.—
Mary Beth Norton et al.
Mary Beth Norton et al.… an overemphasis on design at the expense of function.—Walt Mossberg
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In the age of Instagram ads, email marketing campaigns and an overemphasis on curb appeal, Alaskan Salmon Company stands out for focusing on none of that.
—Beth Rankin, The Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2025
The official pointed to failures in addressing border security threats, challenges in staff recruitment and retention, mismanagement in acquisitions, and an overemphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives as reasons for her termination.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
By favoring the most visibly successful employees, companies risk a lack of diversity and overemphasis on technical skills in their leadership pipeline – which can ultimately erode leadership quality and exacerbate turnover of hidden stars.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
For many organizations, an overemphasis on purpose can lead to misaligned priorities and resource inefficiencies.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Beth Rankin, The Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2025
The official pointed to failures in addressing border security threats, challenges in staff recruitment and retention, mismanagement in acquisitions, and an overemphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives as reasons for her termination.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
By favoring the most visibly successful employees, companies risk a lack of diversity and overemphasis on technical skills in their leadership pipeline – which can ultimately erode leadership quality and exacerbate turnover of hidden stars.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
For many organizations, an overemphasis on purpose can lead to misaligned priorities and resource inefficiencies.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Overemphasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overemphasis. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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