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adjective

Definition of overplayednext
as in enlarged

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overplayed

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verb

past tense of overplay
1
as in overemphasized

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as in underplayed

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overplayed
  1. overstated
  2. enacted
  3. exaggerated
  4. overblown
  5. embroidered
  6. inflated
Verb
  • Could the pre-election polling have overstated the Republican edge in party ID?
    Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The importance of captaincy can be overstated at times.
    Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of overstated
Verb
  • The same schedule will be enacted for New Year’s.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Arizona has largely benefitted from the CHIPS Act, which President Joe Biden enacted in 2022 to revive the nation's role in making microchips that power cellphones, computers, appliances, medical devices and much more.
    Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of enacted
Adjective
  • Even beyond the idea that an actual curse has befallen Ruby — or has befallen everyone with the bad luck (or judgment?) to have hooked up with her — Laid operates in an exaggerated version of reality where genuine human emotion has to jostle for space with cartoon plot logic.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
  • But now many in the retail industry say that rumors of the mall’s demise have been greatly exaggerated.
    Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of exaggerated
Adjective
  • The concern over the common kitchen tools appears to have been overblown, all because of a mistake in the scientific study.
    Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Yet many, on reflection, feel the initial reaction was overblown.
    Callum Booth, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of overblown
Adjective
  • Needless to say, Sabyasachi is a big proponent of a daring wardrobe, whether that means ditching the LBD cocktail standard for a fanciful embroidered look or setting a table with unexpected creative bravado.
    Bridget Foley, Town & Country, 28 Nov. 2022
  • The interior also sports signature quilting, along with embroidered Speed badging on the headrests and a Speed plaque in the treadplate.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2021
Definition of embroidered
Adjective
  • Scroll on for six trainer trends to note for 2025. Partnerships, partnerships, partnerships Collaborations have always been a powerful tool on the sneaker landscape, with the most coveted styles selling at inflated prices on resale sites long after their initial release.
    Alice Cary, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Mangione, reportedly motivated by anger toward corporate practices, is said to have been driven by similar frustrations that these lawsuits target, especially concerning the inflated costs of essential drugs.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of inflated
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