as in to overestimate
to place too high a value on
some people overvalue material things
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Recent Examples of overvalue
The selloff signaled investor fears that tech stocks, which have soared from April lows, are overvalued, while Washington’s growing interference in the sector has also raised alarms.
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Reuters, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
James scored a large victory in her civil suit against the then-former president, with a judge issuing a nearly half-billion-dollar penalty on Trump’s company after determining the business overvalued its assets.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 9 Aug. 2025
Their consensus price target suggests shares could be overvalued and drop about 20%, however.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2025
This write-down reveals Berkshire Hathaway’s admission that its initial investment into the food conglomerate was overvalued and is now correcting course.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 3 Aug. 2025
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Reuters, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
James scored a large victory in her civil suit against the then-former president, with a judge issuing a nearly half-billion-dollar penalty on Trump’s company after determining the business overvalued its assets.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 9 Aug. 2025
Their consensus price target suggests shares could be overvalued and drop about 20%, however.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2025
This write-down reveals Berkshire Hathaway’s admission that its initial investment into the food conglomerate was overvalued and is now correcting course.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overvalue
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These are often the result of visitors underestimating the conditions and sometimes overestimating their own capabilities.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Jo Brand squashes one of hers, David Baddiel tries to eat his, while Rose Matafeo and Ed Gamble rip theirs to shreds and Katy Wix overestimates the naturalism of holding a hard hat under one arm for an extended period of time.—
Matthew Jackson,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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Nikolas Kokovlis | Nurphoto | Getty Images Online lender Klarna priced its IPO at $40 per share on Tuesday, above its expected range, in a deal that values the Swedish company at about $15 billion.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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So, clearly the Patriots value his role as a blocker in the run game.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some restaurants have chosen to raise prices, while others have reduced their portion sizes, neither of which their customers appreciate.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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So, useful suggestions should be appreciated.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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Steve Sarkisian is overrated and always has been.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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As to the question of whether Franklin is overrated or underappreciated, check back in January.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Overvalue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overvalue. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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