as in extreme
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
nerdy hackers who spend an excessive amount of time sitting in front of their computers
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Recent Examples of excessive
Remove excessive quantities of tree leaves from home lawns before mowing.
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
Gian Cho, executive director of the Belize National Forensic Science Service, confirmed in a toxicology report obtained by the outlets that the three women died of acute pulmonary edema, which was triggered by excessive carbon monoxide exposure.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
The excessive debris has contributed to wildfire spread and firefighters' ability to combat the flames.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
A lot of common hair issues, like excessive thinning, flaking, and oiliness, can be traced back to an unbalanced scalp that’s either too greasy or too dry, Dr. Graf says, which is why paying attention to the roots isn’t such a bad thing.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 25 Mar. 2025
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
Gian Cho, executive director of the Belize National Forensic Science Service, confirmed in a toxicology report obtained by the outlets that the three women died of acute pulmonary edema, which was triggered by excessive carbon monoxide exposure.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
The excessive debris has contributed to wildfire spread and firefighters' ability to combat the flames.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
A lot of common hair issues, like excessive thinning, flaking, and oiliness, can be traced back to an unbalanced scalp that’s either too greasy or too dry, Dr. Graf says, which is why paying attention to the roots isn’t such a bad thing.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excessive
Adjective
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Temperature Painting during extreme cold or extreme heat can compromise the paint.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
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Among the advancements made by engineers are practical, cost-effective solutions to the extreme heat encountered in hypersonic flight, during which friction can cause the leading edges of an aircraft to reach 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Princess Diana and then Prince Charles tied the knot in an extravagant ceremony on July 29, 1981.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Abbott Elementary is experiencing quite the shake up after Ava (Janelle James) was fired last week when the district uncovered that the school had been extorting the nearby golf course for extravagant resources.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Your voice is insane.—
Mary Colurso | mcolurso@al.com,
al,
4 Apr. 2023
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But obviously winning the grand jury prize was insane.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2023
Adjective
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At their steepest discount, these leggings are up to 50% off depending on color, size, and inseam measurement.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Mar. 2025
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And in January 2024, a steep entertainment tax on services by karaoke bars, spas, and nightclubs had been proposed, though that was scrapped the next month after backlash from local businesses.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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In another piece, a lavish sautoir with a rope-like chain is adorned with a 17-carat pink tourmaline and a white opal of over 12 carats, and holds a dial made of fiery red ruby root — the raw base material to which rubies are attached.—
Milena Lazazzera,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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In addition to a high-end spa and thriving dining scene, this lavish property is perfectly equipped to showcase the fascinating flora and fauna that calls Madagascar home, with some of the earth’s most iconic creatures making an appearance at the property each year.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Excessive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excessive. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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