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adjective

Definition of overemphasizednext
as in overstated

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overemphasized

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verb

past tense of overemphasize
as in exaggerated
to treat (something) with more importance than is needed or proper The teacher tends to overemphasize the value of tests. The importance of a healthy diet cannot be overemphasized.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overemphasized
  1. emphasized
  2. overstated
  3. exaggerated
  4. stressed
Verb
  • Detroit’s players and coaches emphasized the chance for a reset going into the three-day holiday break this week, and maybe that solves a few issues.
    Max Bultman, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Some have also emphasized their efforts to reduce out-of-pocket insulin costs for patients.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of emphasized
Verb
  • Could the pre-election polling have overstated the Republican edge in party ID?
    Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The importance of captaincy can be overstated at times.
    Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of overstated
Adjective
  • But now many in the retail industry say that rumors of the mall’s demise have been greatly exaggerated.
    Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Even beyond the idea that an actual curse has befallen Ruby — or has befallen everyone with the bad luck (or judgment?) to have hooked up with her — Laid operates in an exaggerated version of reality where genuine human emotion has to jostle for space with cartoon plot logic.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of exaggerated
Verb
  • That way, its regenerative blend can soften fine lines, even skin tone, and soothe stressed skin by morning.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Macron hinted that similar policies could resume but stressed reconstruction efforts would take precedence.
    Sam Mednick and Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of stressed
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