overemphasis
noun
over·em·pha·sis
ˌō-vər-ˈem(p)-fə-səs 
plural overemphases
ˌō-vər-ˈem(p)-fə-ˌsēz
: an excessive amount or degree of emphasis
F. Scott Fitzgeralds's novels and Eugene O'Neill's plays exposed America's overemphasis on money and success.—
Mary Beth Norton et al.
Mary Beth Norton et al.… an overemphasis on design at the expense of function.—Walt Mossberg
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Meanwhile, an overemphasis on acquiring new toys can foster materialism, which is linked with anxiety and depression.
—Anna North, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
There seems to be an overemphasis here on preserving all mysteries — even the very minor ones.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 17 July 2024
The most convincing aspect of Failing Our Future is Eyler’s extensive use of quantitative and qualitative research to paint a picture of the harm caused by an overemphasis on grades.
—Marybeth Gasman, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
While promotions for outright dangerous practices such as eating raw beef are fortunately fewer and further between, there's often still an overemphasis on unproven products or behaviors such as crystals, parasite cleanses and essential oils.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2024
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Anna North, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
There seems to be an overemphasis here on preserving all mysteries — even the very minor ones.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 17 July 2024
The most convincing aspect of Failing Our Future is Eyler’s extensive use of quantitative and qualitative research to paint a picture of the harm caused by an overemphasis on grades.
—Marybeth Gasman, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
While promotions for outright dangerous practices such as eating raw beef are fortunately fewer and further between, there's often still an overemphasis on unproven products or behaviors such as crystals, parasite cleanses and essential oils.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2024
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“Overemphasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overemphasis. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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