overrating

verb

Definition of overratingnext
present participle of overrate
as in overestimating
to place too high a value on I think the critics seriously overrated that movie

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrating
  1. appreciating
  2. respecting
  3. admiring
Verb
  • First, the asking price, a vast sum even in the voracious world of high-stakes wine collecting, kept rising—first $8 million, then $10 million, now likely more—the longer the collection sat and the more the wines inside kept appreciating.
    Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Maria taught me how to reignite holiday joy by appreciating the old-fashioned loving labor involved in keeping traditions alive.
    Juliet Grames, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of appreciating
Verb
  • In regards to the renovation, Bacon and Bergin were fully aligned on respecting the integrity of the home by maintaining as much of the existing design footprint as possible.
    Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Inclusion is respecting everyone’s voice and creating a culture where people from all backgrounds feel encouraged to express ideas and perspectives.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of respecting
Verb
  • And what's a better way to get into the holiday spirit than admiring Christmas lights?
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
  • From admiring extravagant festive decor to sitting down for a cozy candlelit meal, there's nothing like planning a weekend escape to celebrate the season, and Savannah is one of the cities that does it best.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of admiring
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overrating

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