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adjective

as in overstated

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verb

past tense of overemphasize
as in exaggerated
to treat (something) with more importance than is needed or proper The teacher tends to overemphasize the value of tests. The importance of a healthy diet cannot be overemphasized.

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Recent Examples of overemphasized
Verb
The honesty and objectivity of Stars and Stripes can’t be overemphasized. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 13 July 2026 The old name overemphasized the role of the ovary in this condition and did not describe how PMOS can affect many body systems. — Melanie Cree, The Conversation, 29 May 2026 Its importance, however, can be overstated and overemphasized by amateur scouting staffs. — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 25 May 2026 The potential impacts of abusing nitrous oxide cannot be overemphasized. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026 The report overemphasized the effect of ChatGPT. — Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026 But ChatGPT sometimes overemphasized or underemphasized findings, and a small but significant number of responses indicated patients were more confused after reading the summaries, said Honce, who participated in the preprint study. — Kate Ruder, jsonline.com, 17 Sep. 2025 The end of the post–Cold War era has exposed the shortcomings of this approach, which overemphasized collective self-defense commitments and neglected the deeper economic, technological, and strategic ties that are increasingly salient in modern geopolitics. — Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025 It really can’t be overemphasized how good Erivo and Grande sound together, so forgive me for bringing it up again. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overemphasized
  1. overstated
  2. exaggerated
  3. enlarged
  4. emphasized
  5. magnified
  6. stressed
  7. padded
  8. stretched
Adjective
  • Rendered with the broad strokes of an overstated stage drama, the new surrealist comedy from Quentin Dupieux is light and largely uneventful.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
  • Some of it is deserved, some of it is a little overstated.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of overstated
Verb
  • The midsole is exaggerated through the arch with a curve that gives the shoe’s profile a sporty, almost avant-garde line while a clip at the arch holds the foam structure in place.
    — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • But on cross-examination, Richards said Colt had exaggerated his mental health symptoms and made things up to try to get a more serious diagnosis.
    — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of exaggerated
Adjective
  • The Bercut Drive terminus will end in an enlarged cul-de-sac to service SacRT buses and large group vehicles visiting the Railyards.
    — Vince Basada July 24, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
  • Not least when their players have generally had to spend even longer away than usual due to the enlarged tournament, and in often soaring temperatures too.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of enlarged
Verb
  • The military said Haj Hassan’s family was with him, but emphasized that the family was not targeted.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Reflecting on her shift away from competitive team sports, the football heiress emphasized how physical activity shaped her self-image and mental resilience.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of emphasized
Adjective
  • If that foreground star hosts a planet, the planet leaves ripples in the magnified light.
    — Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 6 July 2026
  • Pending any video challenges in their season finale on Tuesday night versus Anaheim, the Wild will take a perfect review record into the playoffs, where every goal or potential no goal becomes more magnified.
    — Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
Definition of magnified
Verb
  • Speaking to supporters late Tuesday evening, Hong stressed that no matter who prevails, the Badger State's politics have changed.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Evers stressed this is a complex investigation that will take time to unfold.
    — Laura Fay, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of stressed
Adjective
  • The Bears haven’t ruled out the possibility of getting Trapilo at least some reps during training camp this month to test him out and rebuild his confidence in padded practices.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Made of water-repellent nylon, the bag features a top handle and removable crossbody strap, tons of pouches and compartments for organization, and a padded laptop pocket.
    — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of padded
Adjective
  • This feed-in jumbo braid updo on Teyonah Parris is achieved by adding a lot of pre-stretched braiding hair when creating the cornrows.
    — Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 19 July 2026
  • But the case shapes alone tell you Samsung isn’t treating the Wide as a stretched version of the Ultra.
    — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of stretched

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