as in to overestimate
to place too high a value on
some people overvalue material things
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Recent Examples of overvalue
In other words, the stock market is overvalued.
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Greg Petro, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Adding to investors’ anxiety are the predictions that the stock market is currently overvalued and is headed for a significant decline in the near future.
—Steve Vernon, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Especially in those markets that became unbearably overvalued over the past few years, prices are now softening and even declining, giving buyers more options and negotiating power even as affordability remains a significant obstacle to homeownership.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Small-cap valuations are remarkably cheap compared to large caps, which are likely overvalued.
—Gregory Clifford, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Greg Petro, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Adding to investors’ anxiety are the predictions that the stock market is currently overvalued and is headed for a significant decline in the near future.
—Steve Vernon, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Especially in those markets that became unbearably overvalued over the past few years, prices are now softening and even declining, giving buyers more options and negotiating power even as affordability remains a significant obstacle to homeownership.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Small-cap valuations are remarkably cheap compared to large caps, which are likely overvalued.
—Gregory Clifford, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overvalue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overvalue
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The Washington leader has repeatedly called out his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy for overestimating his leverage in both the conflict and the discussions, as well as — earlier this week — disregarding the possibility of renouncing Crimea.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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Studies consistently show that people—and especially high performers—tend to overestimate their own judgment, capabilities, and the predictability of outcomes.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The deal is expected to close by the third quarter of this year, and the company was valued at almost $200 million, according to the Financial Times.—
Maximilíano Durón for ARTNews,
Robb Report,
1 May 2025
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The survey results demonstrated that the public does value water highly and perceive it as something central to their lives and well-being.—
Jeff Opperman,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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While urbanites gaze at Jaffe’s monumental canvas, naturalists may appreciate Reyes with Leon Tovar Gallery (Stand 366).—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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With easy access to the River Thames, Battersea Park, and the fashionable boutiques and restaurants of Chelsea’s King’s Road and Sloane Square, residents will appreciate the quality of their home amidst the lively city atmosphere.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2025
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Maybe such experience is overrated.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Mar. 2025
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No controversies, no real debates over it being overrated.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Overvalue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overvalue. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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