over-the-top
adjective
: extremely or excessively flamboyant or outrageous
an over-the-top performance
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Abu Dhabi's opulent and over-the-top experiences are abundant throughout the city and are showcased in a more conservative manner than seen in Dubai.
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Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
Though the sisters have indistinguishable hairstyles, Davis instills her characters with completely distinct personalities without being over-the-top about it, in ways only a master can.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
And in some cases, there is a little bit of that over-the-top, southeast Florida buzz making its way into town (i.e., Moxy).
—Will McGough, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Appropriately rad retro music, full of driving guitar riffs and bold synths, puts you in the perfect headspace for over-the-top combat.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
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Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
Though the sisters have indistinguishable hairstyles, Davis instills her characters with completely distinct personalities without being over-the-top about it, in ways only a master can.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
And in some cases, there is a little bit of that over-the-top, southeast Florida buzz making its way into town (i.e., Moxy).
—Will McGough, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Appropriately rad retro music, full of driving guitar riffs and bold synths, puts you in the perfect headspace for over-the-top combat.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Over-the-top.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over-the-top. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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