overemphasize
verb
over·em·pha·size
ˌō-vər-ˈem(p)-fə-ˌsīz 
overemphasized; overemphasizing
: to give excessive emphasis to (something)
overemphasize risks
We have overemphasized the differences between men and women.—
Zosia Bielski
Zosia Bielski… people feeling pushed into starting businesses … in a culture that overemphasizes entrepreneurialism.—Derrick Penner
Derrick PennerI can't overemphasize the importance of this turning point in my life.—Genesse Gentry
Genesse GentryWe … cannot overemphasize how important it is to keep up with latest security fixes …—Rene Gielen
Rene GielenThe value of a good reputation cannot be overemphasized.—J. Dwight Pentecost
J. Dwight PentecostIt's hard to overemphasize how significant this development will be …—Rich Smith
Rich SmithExamples of overemphasize in a Sentence
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See how schools did The U.S. News & World Report's rankings have come under scrutiny over the years, however, for favoring certain kinds of schools and overemphasizing standardized testing scores, which have historically favored wealthier districts.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 19 Aug. 2025
But a frequent misstep, especially in the games industry, is overemphasizing creative vision without addressing business fundamentals.
—Roman Gurskiy, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
The post’s claims also overemphasize the data from a short time; history shows immigration trends ebb and flow no matter who is in office.
—Maria Ramirez Uribe, Austin American Statesman, 12 Feb. 2025
Aspirational Luxury Falls In 2025, the luxury market is looking down the barrel at its first major slowdown in 15 years, excepting the Covid years, and BCG puts much of the blame on brands’ overemphasizing the aspirational consumer segment.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 19 Aug. 2025
But a frequent misstep, especially in the games industry, is overemphasizing creative vision without addressing business fundamentals.
—Roman Gurskiy, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
The post’s claims also overemphasize the data from a short time; history shows immigration trends ebb and flow no matter who is in office.
—Maria Ramirez Uribe, Austin American Statesman, 12 Feb. 2025
Aspirational Luxury Falls In 2025, the luxury market is looking down the barrel at its first major slowdown in 15 years, excepting the Covid years, and BCG puts much of the blame on brands’ overemphasizing the aspirational consumer segment.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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“Overemphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overemphasize. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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