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
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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
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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
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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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Be realistic The most uncomfortable truth of the last few days has been how quickly firefighting efforts were overwhelmed and outmatched by the extreme fire conditions, Cohen said.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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In other words, the atmosphere gets more thirsty as the climate warms, drawing more moisture from plants, and leading to more days with extreme fire weather conditions.Andrew Freedman, Axios, 12 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 20 Jan. 2025.
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