as in valuing
to place too high a value on
some people overvalue material things
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Recent Examples of overvaluing
Another common mistake is overvaluing volume.
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Arnold Sotelo, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Arnold Sotelo, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overvaluing
Verb
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But Warner’s leaders argue that Paramount is not fully valuing its assets.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Oura has been making headlines for months, most recently with its massive $900 million funding round, valuing the wearables giant at $11 billion.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, this optimism could promote overestimating things.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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The new study could be overestimating tramadol’s benefits, Jakobsen said.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Our expert, Tom Gideon, gave them a great review, appreciating their comfortable fit and bright sound.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Everybody’s appreciating it for its filmic quality.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Overvaluing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overvaluing. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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