as in to overestimate
to place too high a value on
I think the critics seriously overrated that movie
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Recent Examples of overrate
Origin stories can be overrated.
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Rory Smith, The Athletic, 10 Feb. 2025
On-air remarks by a commentator working for the host broadcaster about Djokovic being overrated and a has-been caused a stir during Week 1 of the Australian Open.
—Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
Venu Sports was always overrated by the industry as some sort of game changer.
—Richard Deitsch, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
As the Cavaliers failed to meet expectations in the regular season last year, there was some question as to whether Mobley’s potential had been overrated coming into and during his rookie year.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Rory Smith, The Athletic, 10 Feb. 2025
On-air remarks by a commentator working for the host broadcaster about Djokovic being overrated and a has-been caused a stir during Week 1 of the Australian Open.
—Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
Venu Sports was always overrated by the industry as some sort of game changer.
—Richard Deitsch, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
As the Cavaliers failed to meet expectations in the regular season last year, there was some question as to whether Mobley’s potential had been overrated coming into and during his rookie year.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrate
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Present Bias And Over-Reliance On Market Returns Present bias can cause individuals to under-save for retirement and overestimate future financial stability.—
Vincent Gregoire,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Some dev shops may deliberately underbid to win contracts, only to later overestimate remaining work to increase revenue.—
Hirohisa Yamada,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Beachcombers and seashell hunters will appreciate the opportunity to find little treasures washed ashore.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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There’s always time to sit for coffee and appreciate the view, and there’s simply no rush.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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No one is taking Terry Rozier at this point, Jaime Jaquez Jr. certainly is a diminished asset and Duncan Robinson likely would be most valued as an expiring contract.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2025
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Ultimately, the new police chief must value community, embrace diversity, and promote a responsive, inclusive approach to law enforcement.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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By sales and profit multiples, TSLA stock remains significantly overvalued relative to the broader market.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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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
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This renowned event transforms the charming coastal town into a haven for classic car aficionados, drawing thousands of visitors to admire an impressive array of vintage vehicles against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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There are plenty of reasons to admire the Elan, not least of all its beauty.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Overrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrate. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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