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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Backed by $60 million in venture capital and at one time valued at $200 million, Whisper’s promise of a place to share their secrets anonymously had drawn millions of users.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Business journals value the sports memorabilia market alone at $30 billion and the priciest collectibles sell for well over $10 million.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Thai isn’t a particularly easy language to learn but an effort to grasp the basics will always be appreciated by the locals.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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To truly appreciate Toronto's culinary heritage, Kish recommends diving into the city's food history—including surprising discoveries like the Canadian origins of sushi pizza and Hawaiian pizza.—
Kimberly Lyn,
Travel + Leisure,
5 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 19 Apr. 2025.
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