as in enlarged
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as in overemphasized
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as in underplayed
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overplayed
Verb
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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
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Ultimately, the program was enacted by the legislature.—
April Rubin,
Axios,
26 Dec. 2024
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Policies enacted years ago are paying dividends.—
Justin Worland,
TIME,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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As in pro wrestling, each gesture needs to be the biggest, most exaggerated version of itself.—
James Poniewozik,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Agave price volatility has been a recurring feature of the agave/Tequila market; however, the breadth of price changes is exaggerated.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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On the Panama Canal, Trump has used overblown claims about China's involvement in its operations to justify his interest in overtaking it -- falsely claiming earlier this month that the waterway, which is operated by the Panamanian government, is actually run by Beijing.—
Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
15 Jan. 2025
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The panelists all seemed to agree, however, that the threat environment for election officials was overblown by the media.—
Miles Parks,
NPR,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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What can be said is that, in spite of the inflated prices, there is interest.—
Verity Burns,
WIRED,
22 Jan. 2025
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These inflated prices are also being driven up further by bidding wars.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Overplayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overplayed. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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