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
How ‘McDavid overrated’ took on life of its own in Stanley Cup Final // Champions!
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Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 28 July 2024
For decades, Western analysts and policymakers have consistently overrated Moscow’s military strength.
—Zoltan Barany, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2023
Vice presidential nominees actually don't have a very strong record of becoming president — so in general, people may be overrating the importance of Trump's pick.
—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 1 July 2024
Following World War II, experts often overrated Soviet forces, with major consequences for U.S. national security policy and, particularly, defense spending.
—Zoltan Barany, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2023
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Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 28 July 2024
For decades, Western analysts and policymakers have consistently overrated Moscow’s military strength.
—Zoltan Barany, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2023
Vice presidential nominees actually don't have a very strong record of becoming president — so in general, people may be overrating the importance of Trump's pick.
—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 1 July 2024
Following World War II, experts often overrated Soviet forces, with major consequences for U.S. national security policy and, particularly, defense spending.
—Zoltan Barany, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2023
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Its implications matter to the way retail is evolving, and for specific sectors like fashion, the impact is hard to overestimate.Adriana Lee, WWD, 20 Oct. 2024
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Adam Carlson, a former Democratic pollster who has compiled data from multiple surveys, notes that polls in 2020 significantly overestimated Trump’s support among Black voters.David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
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Snowbasin skiers appreciate the easy access to Ogden (20 miles away), the fast lift network, the 325 average annual inches of snowfall, and the quality hospitality.Sam Pfeifle, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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But Tesla and Trump Media shares aren’t the only ones expected to appreciate following Trump’s victory.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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That Respects Cultural Differences Building a unique company culture that values diverse backgrounds is key.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The fall cut Target’s market capitalization by $15.7 billion, leaving the company’s outstanding shares to be valued at a total of $56.2 billion.Evan Clark, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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Berkshire Hathaway’s actions signal to investors that its stock might be overvalued, Cathy Seifert, an analyst at CFRA Research, told CNN.John Towfighi, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Myth Of Vinicius The Ballon d'Or perfectly encapsulates how soccer overvalues some areas of the pitch ahead of others.Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Our larger-than-life canvases, strategically placed in key neighborhoods and iconic locations, cement a brand’s presence and power while also serving as their own destinations for fans to visit and admire.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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Pink Gets Emotional as Daughter Willow, 12, Leaves Mom's Tour to 'Follow Her Dreams' of Theater: 'Beyond Proud' In one sweet video, Jameson admires the large pack of stormtroopers while wearing an orange tee, basketball shorts and Nike sneakers.Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Overrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrate. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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