as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
The writing was great, but some of the acting was over-the-top.
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Recent Examples of over-the-top
Its mix of over-the-top fight scenes and iconic Paris landmarks grabbed viewers’ attention, but the dicey ending leaves many unanswered questions.
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
And Starz, home to the Power franchise and Outlander, has 12.73 million over-the-top (streaming) subscribers for its service, so both are looking to leverage additional partners to help scale up.
—Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
However, the combination of Mubi’s curated Now Showing section and focus on under-the-radar entries most suited for film festivals may be what some viewers want, particularly those tired of superhero movies and over-the-top visual effects.
—PCMAG, 13 Jan. 2025
Grand Velas Riviera Maya is an all-inclusive oasis that treats its guests with the over-the-top SE Spa.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2025
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
And Starz, home to the Power franchise and Outlander, has 12.73 million over-the-top (streaming) subscribers for its service, so both are looking to leverage additional partners to help scale up.
—Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
However, the combination of Mubi’s curated Now Showing section and focus on under-the-radar entries most suited for film festivals may be what some viewers want, particularly those tired of superhero movies and over-the-top visual effects.
—PCMAG, 13 Jan. 2025
Grand Velas Riviera Maya is an all-inclusive oasis that treats its guests with the over-the-top SE Spa.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over-the-top
Adjective
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But aggressive fire suppression and inattention to urban overgrowth have left excessive, easy-to-ignite vegetation in many areas.—
Justin Angle,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2025
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Forgiveness for students who saw excessive loan interest after 10 or 20 years would likely no longer be an option.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Your voice is insane.—
Mary Colurso | mcolurso@al.com,
al,
4 Apr. 2023
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But obviously winning the grand jury prize was insane.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2023
Adjective
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As for the gifts, though in this case extravagant, aren’t those part of a writer’s life as well?—
Han Ong,
The New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2025
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The gang leader wasn't greedy with his newfound riches, though, instead showering family and close friends with extravagant gifts.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
12 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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There, back-to-back wet winters triggered last year’s extreme land movement that warped roads, cracked houses and transformed landscapes.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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However, these approaches can face challenges, including limited effectiveness in mitigating the sharp, high-frequency impact noises of pickleball and having potential durability issues in extreme weather.—
Scott Miller,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Over-the-top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over-the-top. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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