as in to overestimate
to place too high a value on
some people overvalue material things
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Recent Examples of overvalue
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.
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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
The 40-yard dash appears overvalued.
—Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The positive sentiment came even as two-thirds of the traders believe the market is overvalued, the survey said.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
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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
The 40-yard dash appears overvalued.
—Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The positive sentiment came even as two-thirds of the traders believe the market is overvalued, the survey said.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overvalue
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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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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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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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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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Minimalists and modern design enthusiasts will appreciate sleek picks like the metal ceiling fans in this list.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
16 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 24 Apr. 2025.
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