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
This oversize, over-the-top property—yours for $80,000 a week—is emblematic of a growing travel trend: the supervilla.
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2025
Did the director worry such over-the-top comedy might push the envelope a little too far?
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
The soundtrack is still loaded with over-the-top rock songs (Foxy Shazam is a big musical presence this year).
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
The developer, known for over-the-top projects in collaboration with brands like Versace, Fendi, and Mandarin Oriental brings its signature flair to The Delmore.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2025
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2025
Did the director worry such over-the-top comedy might push the envelope a little too far?
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
The soundtrack is still loaded with over-the-top rock songs (Foxy Shazam is a big musical presence this year).
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
The developer, known for over-the-top projects in collaboration with brands like Versace, Fendi, and Mandarin Oriental brings its signature flair to The Delmore.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over-the-top
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One position scrutinized in a new state audit of excessive spending by former University of Florida President Ben Sasse is the long-distance position created for former Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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From hyperloops to solar roofs to trillion-dollar savings from federal budget cuts by DOGE, Musk has developed a reputation for excessive boasts and telling outright whoppers.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Scientists say the findings shed new light on the potential for life to exist in extreme environments using the chemical compound methane instead of sunlight.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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The danger will remain at very high or extreme levels during the weekend and Monday, days when the heatwave affecting us since the beginning of the month continues.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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The mushroom risotto is rich and satisfying, and the beautiful, extravagant dinnerware adds to the restaurant’s glamorous feel.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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The sky’s the limit for any kind of unique, unexpected, or extravagant request.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 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
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While about half of Baby Boomers will have no long-term care expenses, costs will be steep for those who do.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Per Baseball Savant, Bichette has ranked 406 among major leaguers for sprint speed this year, a steep decline from the 289th spot last year.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Menu highlights include Bavarian pretzels, hot wings, pizza, burgers and lavish charcuterie boards.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Since turning into tourist hot spots, these lavish bathrooms helped drive Deji’s daily foot traffic to a record 335,000 during the Labor Day Golden Week in May.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Over-the-top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over-the-top. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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