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
But, alas, Hathaway was spotted underneath her over-the-top accessories.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
The decor is over-the-top and colorful—the mural American Dream portraying 100 influential Hispanic men and women graces the main dining room—and the menu revolves around comforting Tex-Mex and Mexican staples such as cheezy enchiladas and menudo, a spicy tripe stew.
—Katie Chang, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
That meant Russian fairy tales at bedtime and over-the-top celebrations for special occasions.
—Emy Lacroix, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
San Diego bars and restaurants are making spirits bright with over-the-top holiday decor, festive cocktails and pop-ups.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
The decor is over-the-top and colorful—the mural American Dream portraying 100 influential Hispanic men and women graces the main dining room—and the menu revolves around comforting Tex-Mex and Mexican staples such as cheezy enchiladas and menudo, a spicy tripe stew.
—Katie Chang, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
That meant Russian fairy tales at bedtime and over-the-top celebrations for special occasions.
—Emy Lacroix, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
San Diego bars and restaurants are making spirits bright with over-the-top holiday decor, festive cocktails and pop-ups.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over-the-top
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However, being unable to control excessive behaviors can cause people to stretch beyond their means and compromise their well-being and personal sustainability.Sandro da Silva, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Even excessive salt consumption on a single occasion can cause fragmented sleep patterns in some people.25 Long-Term Complications The main concern about eating too much salt is its impact on your blood pressure and heart.James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MD, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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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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Social media footage also has shown Syrians touring the Assads’ opulent estates, revealing extravagant decor and possessions out of reach for many who lived through the country’s civil war since 2011.Sally Abou Aljoud, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Every year, the Kardashian-Jenners host an extravagant Christmas Eve bash equipped with over-the-top decorations and activities at one of their sprawling Southern California mansions.Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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There’s no getting around that this is an extreme version of an already extreme watch, so this is not for the faint of heart.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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In more extreme cases, Dr. Romanoff warns that codependency can manifest in controlling behaviors.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Over-the-top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over-the-top. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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