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
Fraser suggests avoiding extravagant or over-the-top styles in favor of romantic classics like a low ponytail or a chic chignon.
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Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2025
The Meat Science and Animal Biologics Discovery Building is almost over-the-top.
—Kristine M. Kierzek, Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
The latter are not helped by feloniously over-the-top performances from Ruffalo and Collette.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
President Donald Trump will be the first sitting president to attend the NFL title game—an annual American tradition that brings together its favorite sport, must-see TV ads, an over-the-top half-time show starring Kendrick Lamar and celebrities.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
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Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2025
The Meat Science and Animal Biologics Discovery Building is almost over-the-top.
—Kristine M. Kierzek, Journal Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
The latter are not helped by feloniously over-the-top performances from Ruffalo and Collette.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
President Donald Trump will be the first sitting president to attend the NFL title game—an annual American tradition that brings together its favorite sport, must-see TV ads, an over-the-top half-time show starring Kendrick Lamar and celebrities.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over-the-top
Adjective
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Their sponsors said they were aimed at reducing excessive regulatory burdens and federal spending, and safeguarding Medicaid and Medicare.—
Gabriella Borter,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Ueda’s comments come after BOJ board member Hajime Takata reportedly said Tuesday that the Japanese central bank needs to raise interest rates further, as keeping them low at current levels could result in excessive risk-taking and higher inflation.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 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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At the state banquet, Queen Letizia wore the extravagant diamond loop tiara.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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Queen of the Castle – Takes viewers on a journey into the world of high-stakes luxury renovation as Canadian socialites Ann Kaplan Mulholland and her husband Stephen transform a thousand-year-old English castle into an extravagant retreat.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Both California and Florida, which have always been disaster-prone states, have seen an increase in the frequency and severity of extreme weather events over the past few years.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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The more extreme Noah (Taz Skylar) wants to shed blood.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Over-the-top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over-the-top. Accessed 25 Feb. 2025.
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