as in valuing
to place too high a value on
some people overvalue material things
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overvaluing
Verb
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Insurers increasingly focus on valuing and protecting intangibles—intellectual property, data, brand IP—rather than physical assets.—
Leslie Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025 -
That followed a $100 million round led by Tiger Global Management with and investors including Jeffrey Katzenberg’s WndrCo and Andreessen Horowitz, valuing the company at $1 billion.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Still, Strain thinks that Powell is overestimating the risk that the economy will weaken further and push unemployment higher.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
23 Aug. 2025
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Without careful planning, there’s a real risk of overestimating participation rates or misallocating resources.—
Luis D’Acosta,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Simply noticing and appreciating them can amplify their impact.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Bathth Hanging Bird Feeder and Bath With this bird feeder and bath set, you’re bound to spend a lot more time appreciating nature and less time scrolling on your phone.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Overvaluing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overvaluing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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