as in extreme
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
nerdy hackers who spend an excessive amount of time sitting in front of their computers
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as in excess
a propensity for extremes in one's actions, beliefs, or habits
the excessiveness for which decadent Rome has become famous in history
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excessive amounts
excessive use
excessive wear
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Recent Examples of excessive
Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
In the study, the researchers measured patients’ impulse control behavior disorders, excessive daytime sleepiness, blood pressure changes and weight changes, and found that the adverse effects linked to tavapadon were no different from those who received a placebo.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
While acknowledging earnings risk due to trade disruptions, BofA called the recent 30% pullback in DuPont shares excessive.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2025
This study, which was published in the journal Neurology, comes when clinicians and public health advocates are raising awareness of alcohol use disorder and issues related to excessive alcohol consumption.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
What To Know The NWS has issued multiple flood watches stretching from Texas through Missouri and into parts of Illinois and Arkansas, warning that excessive rainfall could result in widespread flash flooding.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
In the study, the researchers measured patients’ impulse control behavior disorders, excessive daytime sleepiness, blood pressure changes and weight changes, and found that the adverse effects linked to tavapadon were no different from those who received a placebo.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
While acknowledging earnings risk due to trade disruptions, BofA called the recent 30% pullback in DuPont shares excessive.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2025
This study, which was published in the journal Neurology, comes when clinicians and public health advocates are raising awareness of alcohol use disorder and issues related to excessive alcohol consumption.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excessive
Adjective
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Much of New Mexico continues to battle severe to extreme drought conditions, which will also exacerbate the fire threat.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Magic is a big part of it, but Evel Knievel-level showmanship and extreme endurance also figure into the equation.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In particular, smoking, vaping, drinking alcohol, skipping sleep, using recreational drugs (like marijuana), and downing a ton of sugar may all contribute to an excess of those free-wheeling free radicals and impair your body’s ability to defend against them.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
18 Apr. 2025
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Many retailers have likely rushed their orders to get ahead of these levies, which can lead to an excess of inventory and a need to liquidate for cash.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Here are the four most extravagant moments of Kravitz's Paris home that took our breath away.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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The fall/winter 2025 collection, the designer's first outing since his starry and extravagant Hamptons showcase just before New York Fashion Week's September kickoff, was an off-calendar show that packed just as much star power as its predecessor.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Amanda learned in like 10 seconds, which is insane.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Mar. 2025
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The emu egg—a two pound, eight-inch ovoid with a sultry teal shell gently speckled in pale green—seemed like just the right absurdist final flourish for an already insane endeavor.—
Helen Rosner,
The New Yorker,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This gorgeous option has distressed floral medallions that look lived-in for vintage charm, all without a steep price point.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The requirements for that are steep and include proving either your parent or grandparent was an Irish citizen at the time of your birth.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For all his Trump flattery and lavish gift-giving, Abe never scored Japan a pass in Trump 1.0 tariffs.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Even more impressive than just its size is its beautiful, lavish marble decoration inside.—
Danuta Hamlin,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Excessive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excessive. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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