in excess

idiom

: in overly large amounts
Eating anything in excess can be bad for you.

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Palm Beach International Boat Show, March 19-23 The superyacht show at the Palm Harbour Marina features yachts in excess of 100 feet. Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024 Johnson & Johnson has denied the allegations in the lawsuit, which seeks a jury trial and damages in excess of $25 million. David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024 All the layers of the sun seem to stringently obey this rule — except the corona, which can reach temperatures in excess of 2 million degrees Fahrenheit (1.1 million degrees Celsius). Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024 When consumed in excess, it has been linked to weight gain, diabetes, and increased risk of heart disease.12 Low-sugar or zero-calorie granular sugar substitutes can sweeten your treats without spiking your blood sugar. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in excess 

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“In excess.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20excess. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.

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