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
Mediocre art really does get overrated on account of its politics.
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 5 May 2025
Besides, although consistency is a virtue in sports, it can be overrated.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
As one coach put it, many players come into the league with a sense of entitlement while overrating their own abilities.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Maybe such experience is overrated.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 22 Mar. 2025
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 5 May 2025
Besides, although consistency is a virtue in sports, it can be overrated.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
As one coach put it, many players come into the league with a sense of entitlement while overrating their own abilities.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Maybe such experience is overrated.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrate
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Communication: The Make-Or-Break Skill Sometimes executive leaders can overestimate their communication abilities.—
ByMary Elizabeth Bradford,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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But financial experts told USA TODAY people generally overestimate their earnings and underestimate their spending.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Toward the aft of the aircraft is one of Rodriguez’s favorite features—and one which most early risers would appreciate.—
Daniel Cote,
Robb Report,
4 June 2025
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The Swiss currency has appreciated 10% against the U.S. dollar since the beginning of the year – but inside Switzerland's borders, rising demand for the franc is stirring up challenges for policymakers.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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Unlike stocks, which can be valued on the basis of tangible components such a company’s goods and services, bitcoin is considered a store of value, and its price is driven by what others are willing to pay for it.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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It was last valued at $65 million in 2024 and has raised a total of $8 million, according to PitchBook.—
Stephen Pastis,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The reasons to believe that AI startups are overvalued are plentiful.—
Tomas Milar,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Measuring the ratio of a company's stock price to the company's earnings per share, price-to-earnings ratio is a method commonly used for assessing whether a company is overvalued.—
Aron Solomon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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In an Instagram carousel shared on Wednesday, June 4, Popeyes posted a collection of posts from around social media admiring their marketing and swift movements.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Stock image: A couple standing with suitcases at their sides, admiring a window view from a bedroom.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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“Overrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrate. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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