as in to overestimate
to place too high a value on
I think the critics seriously overrated that movie
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Recent Examples of overrate
Brooks joins a chorus of others who say that the meritocracy overrated.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 28 Dec. 2024
That being said, what might be overrated for one person might just be exactly what someone else needs to make their cooking routine smoother or add something new to their repertoire.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Notre Dame and Texas might be great, or they might be overrated.
—Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 5 Dec. 2024
The market is overrating the competition for targets.
—Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 23 July 2024
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 28 Dec. 2024
That being said, what might be overrated for one person might just be exactly what someone else needs to make their cooking routine smoother or add something new to their repertoire.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Notre Dame and Texas might be great, or they might be overrated.
—Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 5 Dec. 2024
The market is overrating the competition for targets.
—Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 23 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrate
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The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has had an impact on astronomy since its launch on Christmas Day 2021 that cannot be overestimated.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Biases in climate models go in both directions: Some overestimate risk from various factors, and others underestimate it.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2025
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So, what does the three-time MVP appreciate in an athlete?—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2025
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The film’s title itself is a bold declaration designed to deter the wrong audience while attracting those who appreciate its message.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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Nuclear power has long been valued for its ability to generate large amounts of electricity without greenhouse gas emissions, but concerns over radioactive waste, safety, and high construction costs have limited its expansion.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Stuart Weitzman was acquired by Tapestry in 2015, when the company snapped up the brand from Sycamore Partners in a transaction valued at $574 million.—
David Moin,
WWD,
19 Feb. 2025
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Togetherness can never be overvalued Togetherness is a major theme throughout the film, and Sam Wilson has a network of good people who work alongside him.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
14 Feb. 2025
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Stocks become overvalued when their prices rise faster than their earnings estimates.—
Jeff Nash,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2025
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And despite her delay in viewing the film, Gia Coppola can’t help but admire it.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2025
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There are a lot of things to admire about Rose Zhang.—
Gabby Herzig,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Overrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrate. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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