over-the-top
adjective
: extremely or excessively flamboyant or outrageous
an over-the-top performance
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As far as Southern Florida’s homes are concerned, there’s no shortage of opulent, over-the-top estates with amenities that rival five-star resorts.
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Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Despite some controversy, Klein’s jeans revolutionized denim by the 1980s, utilizing the over-the-top trends of the era.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
Who could forget Heidi Klum’s over-the-top transformations or Kylie Jenner’s iconic Christina Aguilera look?
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Trump’s campaign had hoped with the Big Apple homecoming to create a moment with national resonance and get supporters to the polls with an over-the-top event.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
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Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Despite some controversy, Klein’s jeans revolutionized denim by the 1980s, utilizing the over-the-top trends of the era.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
Who could forget Heidi Klum’s over-the-top transformations or Kylie Jenner’s iconic Christina Aguilera look?
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Trump’s campaign had hoped with the Big Apple homecoming to create a moment with national resonance and get supporters to the polls with an over-the-top event.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for over-the-top
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“Over-the-top.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over-the-top. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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