as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
I think you put overmuch care into your personal appearance—get over yourself
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as in overly
beyond a normal or acceptable limit
you worry overmuch about what other people think
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as in excess
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
you must not expect an overmuch of gratitude from a very young child
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Recent Examples of overmuch
Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
That day, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers not to fret overmuch—Trump’s goal was merely to buy, not to attack, the island.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
The earlier graffiti hadn’t seemed to bother them overmuch, but this?
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2024
Austin Wintory’s original score is effective, but takes care not to intrude overmuch on the conceit of in-ya-face realism.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 5 Nov. 2021
Or any of the dozens of other education buzzwords that people embrace, often without overmuch attention to the fine print.
—Frederick Hess, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2021
That may not mean overmuch, though.
—John O'Sullivan, National Review, 27 Aug. 2020
Meyer says consumers shouldn't worry overmuch about ham prices for the holidays.
—Laura Reiley, chicagotribune.com, 26 Nov. 2019
Meyer says consumers shouldn’t worry overmuch about ham prices for the holidays.
—Laura Reiley, Washington Post, 25 Nov. 2019
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 June 2022
But sometimes the people have exalted their dictators and have not cared overmuch about the rule of law.
—Philip Zelikow, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2017
Adjective
Paeans to matters of the flesh — birthmarks, necks, genitals, odors, butt hair, the asymmetry of noses — accumulate thrilling details without worrying overmuch about expedience.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
That day, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers not to fret overmuch—Trump’s goal was merely to buy, not to attack, the island.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
The earlier graffiti hadn’t seemed to bother them overmuch, but this?
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2024
Austin Wintory’s original score is effective, but takes care not to intrude overmuch on the conceit of in-ya-face realism.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 5 Nov. 2021
Or any of the dozens of other education buzzwords that people embrace, often without overmuch attention to the fine print.
—Frederick Hess, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2021
That may not mean overmuch, though.
—John O'Sullivan, National Review, 27 Aug. 2020
Meyer says consumers shouldn't worry overmuch about ham prices for the holidays.
—Laura Reiley, chicagotribune.com, 26 Nov. 2019
Meyer says consumers shouldn’t worry overmuch about ham prices for the holidays.
—Laura Reiley, Washington Post, 25 Nov. 2019
Adverb
Politicians are known to get into the weeds of their findings to try to make political points by attacking the other side, and to focus overmuch on the wonky inner workings of U.S. bureaucracy than on bigger themes.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 June 2022
But sometimes the people have exalted their dictators and have not cared overmuch about the rule of law.
—Philip Zelikow, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overmuch
Adjective
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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
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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
Adverb
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The situation is tricky enough in the case of innovations that users voluntarily adopt—plenty of people do not let their dim view of Meta overly interfere with their enjoyment of Instagram.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Keep it practical instead of idealistic or overly influenced by outside opinions.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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The plaintiffs are suing Easterseals for damages in excess of $25,000.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Other oil companies paid an excess of $3 million in addition to the crossing fee to accelerate their passage in the face of soaring oil prices.—
Alma Solís,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Typical pulsating aurora displays last 10 to 20 minutes, but Kerss had captured almost three hours of extreme pulsating auroras — an unusually powerful display and one of the longest on record, according to the statement.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Threats are growing from more extreme weather.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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And Bona, a second-year reserve, got caught too many times reaching in the cookie jar while defending Towns.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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His next three fixtures are great for many reasons, too.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Over a decade later, the spirit of that push has become a core policy for Johnson, who persuaded aldermen to support a record $1 billion TIF surplus that yielded $572 million for Chicago Public Schools and $233 million for the city.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Those teams have areas of surplus and change-of-scenery candidates.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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An additional 11,100 acres will no longer be developable under the new Urban Limit Line boundaries, but much of that land is made up of steep hills or in fire or flood zones, according to a county map.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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Globally, roughly 840 million jobs, about one in four, are exposed to generative AI, with high-income economies facing the steepest exposure at 33% of all jobs.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
Adverb
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In the Derby, the 39-year-old was fined $62,000 and suspended for two race days for using his riding crop excessively.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The hotel has a formal feel, with lots of wood, leather, and heavy chandeliers, but no one is excessively dressed up.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Overmuch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overmuch. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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