over-the-top
adjective
: extremely or excessively flamboyant or outrageous
an over-the-top performance
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But the over-the-top operation in South Park generated a nationwide debate, not all of it rational, and a unified response of condemnation from San Diego Democratic leaders, including four members of the local congressional delegation.
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Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
The network also promoted its over-the-top streaming service, priced at $349.99 per year or $29.99 per month.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 5 June 2025
Both serve over-the-top steak-a-ramas with multiple cuts of meat and local wines.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
From custom designer fits to sleek limousines and over-the-top entrances, teens are taking prom to A-list levels.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 3 June 2025
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Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
The network also promoted its over-the-top streaming service, priced at $349.99 per year or $29.99 per month.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 5 June 2025
Both serve over-the-top steak-a-ramas with multiple cuts of meat and local wines.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
From custom designer fits to sleek limousines and over-the-top entrances, teens are taking prom to A-list levels.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for over-the-top
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“Over-the-top.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over-the-top. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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