as in to overestimate
to place too high a value on
I think the critics seriously overrated that movie
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Recent Examples of overrate
Sanders has always been overrated and is not a good coach.
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Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
The first is that military power can easily be overrated.
—Hal Brands, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2012
Sedona is many things, but in my book, overrated will never be one of them.
—Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
But sense is overrated with actors who can overcome all sensory competition through the singularity of their art.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
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Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
The first is that military power can easily be overrated.
—Hal Brands, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2012
Sedona is many things, but in my book, overrated will never be one of them.
—Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
But sense is overrated with actors who can overcome all sensory competition through the singularity of their art.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrate
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The United States overestimated its capacity to influence Israel’s approach to the war in Gaza and did not sufficiently contend with the regional threat posed by Iran.Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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Investors overestimated the money-making potential of railroads, and once the transcontinental railroad was up and running, reality began to set in about how much money railroads and related investments would actually make.Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
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Art collectors will appreciate the open wall space that allows for rotating works or displaying many at once.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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For those who can afford it, purchasing a pro sports team is an enticing investment, as NBA franchises alone have appreciated roughly 2,200% on average since Forbes began tracking such data in 1998, and those values are expected to continue to grow.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The market for low-code development platforms, valued at $6.78 billion in 2022 according to Grand View Research, is projected to grow significantly in the coming years.Hrishikesh Joshi, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Gentle parents focus on building trust with their kids, and value their mental health.Alex Vance, Parents, 27 Dec. 2024
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Sweet spot Many investors heading into 2025 worry the S & P 500 is overvalued, after notching more than 20% advances this year and last year.Sarah Min, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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Prices are currently 24 percent overvalued in Miami-Dade compared to long-term norms and demand is way down while inventory is rising.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Newcastle admire the players mentioned above, but the expectation inside the club is that, unless a significant exit occurs, any mid-season arrival is likely to be a younger profile of player, with a lower salary, rather than a marquee name.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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From familiar faces fans will remember from the first season to the new contestants looking to tempt fate in the games, celebrate the musical genius of the Squid Game Season 2 cast while admiring the intense acting needed for such a show.Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Overrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrate. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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