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as in heated
being in a state of increased activity or agitation
became overwrought when she heard that her child was missing
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as in ornate
elaborately and often excessively decorated
the author's prose is overwrought with purple passages and florid metaphors
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Recent Examples of overwrought
It shouldn’t be wasted on overwrought PowerPoint decks or things that don’t require a meeting.
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Doug Sundheim, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Without being too overwrought about it, the whole project felt like a symbol not of renewal but of the wan stupidity of our cultural moment.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 16 Apr. 2025
His summation of the lid as synonymous with overwrought, hyperpolitical freestyle rap is … well, perfect.
—Graham Techler, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
But this dull game was complemented by a pregame show in which the U.S. president spoke of annexing Canada, a halftime show that needed a Gen Z translator and a batch of overwrought corporate commercials preaching religion, patriotism and the NFL.
—Paul Sullivan, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2025
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Doug Sundheim, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Without being too overwrought about it, the whole project felt like a symbol not of renewal but of the wan stupidity of our cultural moment.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 16 Apr. 2025
His summation of the lid as synonymous with overwrought, hyperpolitical freestyle rap is … well, perfect.
—Graham Techler, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
But this dull game was complemented by a pregame show in which the U.S. president spoke of annexing Canada, a halftime show that needed a Gen Z translator and a batch of overwrought corporate commercials preaching religion, patriotism and the NFL.
—Paul Sullivan, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overwrought
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Plus, having hot beverages, alcoholic options, heated VIP areas and a constant stream of EDM and house music help to keep the blood pumping. Dates: Jan - March, depending on the host city (Montreal, Gatineau and Quebec City) Lineup: Not yet released for the 2026 season.—
Sophie Liza Cannon,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Nine maps were submitted by citizens, Precinct 2 Commissioner Alisa Simmons said during heated debate at Tuesday’s meeting.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2025
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Another look Gaga styled during her performance featured the singer in a red garment with an asymmetric hemline and ornate embroidery at the neckline, cuffs of the sleeves and at the hemline as well.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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The ornate swimming pool, complete with a small hydrotherapy area, is reminiscent of a traditional Roman bathhouse.—
William Curtis,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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But for his versatility, the variety in his attacking link-up and movement, and his ever-presence in a tough City season, there is reason to be excited for what lies ahead.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Artist Tina Birkhoff said this was her first year displaying her work at the event and was very excited to be at the show over the weekend.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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The athlete wore the Nike Women’s Osaka GP Challenge 1 PRM Tennis Shoes featuring tones of sundial and baroque brown.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
27 May 2025
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In addition, 29 rare baroque pearls from the Australian South Sea made the necklace a genuine masterpiece.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Ernst faced a number of agitated constituents at a town hall on Friday who expressed concerns that Republican cuts to Medicaid in the bill that would fund Trump's legislative agenda.—
Benjamin Siegel,
ABC News,
2 June 2025
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Published in 2019, the book follows a woman named Lillian who becomes the caretaker of her old friend Madison's twin stepchildren — who spontaneously ignite in flames when agitated.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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The aircraft so extravagant, it’s been called the flying palace.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2025
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Next week, a coterie of crypto investors will share an extravagant dinner with US president Donald Trump at his golf club in Washington, DC.—
Joel Khalili,
Wired News,
16 May 2025
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“Overwrought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overwrought. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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