as in excessive
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
The writing was great, but some of the acting was over-the-top.
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Recent Examples of over-the-top
Football is all about walking the fine line between channeled aggression and over-the-top behavior, and Kelce said at the time that Reid has helped old him into the successful player he’s become.
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Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
Get The Recipe 08 of 12 Turtle Cheesecake Caramel, chocolate, and toasted pecans come together in this over-the-top treat.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2025
From a home vineyard to a private concert by a world-famous saxophonist, here are some of the best celeb Valentine's Day celebrations of all time — and some of the breakups that happened afterwards, despite the over-the-top romance.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
The over-the-top ludicrousness is baked into every aspect of the game, from its technical systems to its more bizarre character designs.
—Veerender Jubbal, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2025
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Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 5 Feb. 2025
Get The Recipe 08 of 12 Turtle Cheesecake Caramel, chocolate, and toasted pecans come together in this over-the-top treat.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2025
From a home vineyard to a private concert by a world-famous saxophonist, here are some of the best celeb Valentine's Day celebrations of all time — and some of the breakups that happened afterwards, despite the over-the-top romance.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
The over-the-top ludicrousness is baked into every aspect of the game, from its technical systems to its more bizarre character designs.
—Veerender Jubbal, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for over-the-top
Adjective
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According to Mock, your professional maid service will not have the proper tools to safely remove excessive mold issues.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
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Comedian and actress Amy Schumer announced last year that she was diagnosed with the rare hormonal disorder, Cushing’s syndrome, which is characterized by excessive production of cortisol.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
7 Feb. 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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As for the backyard — equipped with a pool and outdoor seating area with a fireplace — fans may recognize it as the spot where many extravagant parties hosted by the family were held.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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Stories of tyranny, extravagant spending, and bizarre behavior have cemented his legacy as a symbol of decadence and madness.—
Jake Parks,
Discover Magazine,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In participating in those extreme acts, Saha said, people fall victim to a group psychology that both permits and encourages more extreme behavior.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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City officials say the event, where many participants drink alcohol, is chaotic, dangerous and typically requires many rescues and extreme vigilance by police and rangers.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Over-the-top.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/over-the-top. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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