1
as in enlarged
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
2
as in excessive
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
as in exaggerated
to describe or express in too strong terms
the fashion designer's claim that his new line of clothing would revolutionize the way we dress was perhaps overdoing it just a bit
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of overdone
Michael Bloom, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
Accents and decor Accents and decor pieces from the Ashley Luxe collection bring everything together with details that add personality and polish without feeling overdone.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Yet the apocalyptic scenarios may be overdone.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 5 Mar. 2026
The contrast of her smokey eyes, noticeably created with softer brown tones instead of black or gray, adds drama to this red carpet look that stuns without feeling overdone.
—Nicole Catanese, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
If minutes are not overdone, secretaries should be able to participate in deliberations and promptly have draft minutes available for member review to comply with Civil Code Section 4950(a).
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
The face fabrics and waterproof membranes are always high quality, the fit is perfect, and the designs are never overdone.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside, 16 Feb. 2026
Investors are split on whether the sell-off was overdone.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
And while there are signs the selling has become overdone, the ructions in the industry caused by artificial intelligence applications are severe enough that pricing a bottom has become a fraught exercise.
—Bernard Goyder, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Mansson-Perrone also says AI concerns are overdone and urged investors to stay calm.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
Accents and decor Accents and decor pieces from the Ashley Luxe collection bring everything together with details that add personality and polish without feeling overdone.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Yet the apocalyptic scenarios may be overdone.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 5 Mar. 2026
The contrast of her smokey eyes, noticeably created with softer brown tones instead of black or gray, adds drama to this red carpet look that stuns without feeling overdone.
—Nicole Catanese, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
If minutes are not overdone, secretaries should be able to participate in deliberations and promptly have draft minutes available for member review to comply with Civil Code Section 4950(a).
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
The face fabrics and waterproof membranes are always high quality, the fit is perfect, and the designs are never overdone.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside, 16 Feb. 2026
Investors are split on whether the sell-off was overdone.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
And while there are signs the selling has become overdone, the ructions in the industry caused by artificial intelligence applications are severe enough that pricing a bottom has become a fraught exercise.
—Bernard Goyder, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdone
Adjective
-
Reportedly, this expansion is supported by hardware upgrades, including a more powerful, multi-stage Long March 5B rocket with an enlarged payload fairing.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
-
Buckingham Palace announced in February 2024 that Charles had a form of cancer, discovered after a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
California does a good job verifying its voter rolls, but there’s no harm in requiring an ID provided the requirements don’t create excessive hurdles for those who may not have a driver’s license.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
-
One of the most common — excessive hair growth, known medically as hirsutism — can have a profound impact on confidence and emotional well-being.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Verb
-
City officials say telecom companies have exaggerated the impact of that city law.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
-
Goldman Sachs’ David Mericle suggests this reading has perhaps been exaggerated.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
Some of it is deserved, some of it is a little overstated.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
-
Carmakers registered $65 billion in write-offs globally as companies were forced to overhaul their EV investments, squeezed by a pivot in US climate policy and an overstated enthusiasm for the green transition.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
And rather than looking constricted in overwrought ensembles, the actors appeared comfortable in their own skin.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
-
The emotion here, teetering between overwrought and genuinely moving, comes filtered through jangling guitar, heavy reverb, and vocoder.—
E.R. Pulgar,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Once activated, the Fe-SMA bars aim to shrink back to their pre-stretched shape.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
-
It’s formulated with calcium to promote new cell growth, adenosine to fill in wrinkles, collagen to maintain your skin’s density and thickness, elastin to restore stretched skin, and Vitamin D for rejuvenation.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
Perry is no stranger to an over-the-top Met Gala look, previously arriving as a chandelier for the 2019 fete.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
-
Held every spring in Louisville, Kentucky, the extravaganza is also known for the vibrant, over-the-top styles that showcase outfits that are playful and impossible to ignore.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
Adjective
-
Yaakov Roth, a Justice Department attorney representing the president, said those fears are overblown.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
-
Retailers counter that the law will lower costs for businesses and consumers, and that warnings of widespread disruption and inconvenience are overblown.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Overdone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdone. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
