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
Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2024
That may not mean overmuch, though.
—John O'Sullivan, National Review, 27 Aug. 2020
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
Meyer says consumers shouldn’t worry overmuch about ham prices for the holidays.
—Laura Reiley, Washington Post, 25 Nov. 2019
Meyer says consumers shouldn't worry overmuch about ham prices for the holidays.
—Laura Reiley, chicagotribune.com, 26 Nov. 2019
To bristle overmuch smacks of either hypocrisy or an implicit grant of status to liberals as cultural betters who ought to defer more to a marginalized right.
—Conor Friedersdorf, The Atlantic, 3 May 2017
Its Covent Garden office was a magnet for ambitious young talent, which Mr. Jones assessed without overmuch regard for age, station or experience.
—Matthew Schneier, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2017
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
The earlier graffiti hadn’t seemed to bother them overmuch, but this?
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2024
That may not mean overmuch, though.
—John O'Sullivan, National Review, 27 Aug. 2020
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
Meyer says consumers shouldn’t worry overmuch about ham prices for the holidays.
—Laura Reiley, Washington Post, 25 Nov. 2019
Meyer says consumers shouldn't worry overmuch about ham prices for the holidays.
—Laura Reiley, chicagotribune.com, 26 Nov. 2019
To bristle overmuch smacks of either hypocrisy or an implicit grant of status to liberals as cultural betters who ought to defer more to a marginalized right.
—Conor Friedersdorf, The Atlantic, 3 May 2017
Its Covent Garden office was a magnet for ambitious young talent, which Mr. Jones assessed without overmuch regard for age, station or experience.
—Matthew Schneier, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2017
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
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However, being unable to control excessive behaviors can cause people to stretch beyond their means and compromise their well-being and personal sustainability.Sandro da Silva, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Because peace had prevailed for 15 years following the end of World War I, Borah argued, global military spending was excessive.Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
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There’s a line between simply friendly and overly friendly, especially when there’s a pattern that seems to show a preference for attractive and younger women.R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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These cruise lines also offer children’s programming, although not quite as overly family focused as Royal Caribbean or Disney.Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
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The future of pop, Murphy says, is tipping toward honest excess.Scottie Andrew, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Occupational licensing excesses have been subjected to bipartisan criticism.Alden Abbott, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The cartoonishly extreme and yet wholeheartedly relatable plot volleys back and forth between comedy and emotional turmoil.Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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In pagan and other pre-Christian traditions, legends arose of mythical beings who emerged during the long nights around the solstice to dole out more extreme punishments to those who weren't on their best behavior.Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Human individual rights and protecting them are awesome, too.Makena Kelly, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
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This is far too many points to spot a Steelers team with a defense much stronger than any the Eagles have faced recently.Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Austria, known for its use of hydroelectric power, offers an ideal environment for leveraging surplus renewable energy, and a pilot project to use bitcoin mining to help with grid stability is underway between the Austrian Power Grid and 21Energy.Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Van Winkle Whiskey Collection is back, and this year’s release includes an unusual surplus of 20-Year-Old and 23-Year-Old Family Reserve Bourbons.Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 14 Dec. 2024
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Hike along the Beagle Channel on the Senda Costera, or push yourself on the steep Cerro Guanaco Trail for awe-inspiring views of mountains plunging into icy waters.Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other government ministers met with provincial premiers to discuss Trump's pledge to impose steep tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports after he is sworn in as president in January.Nia Williams and Ismail Shakil, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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These locks include critical challenges such as data sufficiency, power infrastructure, and return on investment.Peter High, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Here, the Kremlin is likely to adopt an approach that corresponds with the Soviet principle of reasonable sufficiency.Dmitry Adamsky, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2015
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“Overmuch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overmuch. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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