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verb

past participle of overdo
as in exaggerated
to describe or express in too strong terms the fashion designer's claim that his new line of clothing would revolutionize the way we dress was perhaps overdoing it just a bit

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdone
Adjective
  • These thunderstorms are producing an excessive amount of deadly cloud to ground lightning.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
  • The lawsuit argues the incident is part of a larger pattern of excessive force by deputies.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
Adjective
  • The Red Sox could have put the Wally Head home run prop or some other overwrought logo on the hat.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 18 May 2025
  • It shouldn’t be wasted on overwrought PowerPoint decks or things that don’t require a meeting.
    Doug Sundheim, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The ensemble was crafted with a form-fitting silhouette and included such exaggerated elements as sharp shoulders.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
  • Her ensemble also featured a black floor-length gown with exaggerated shoulders and a turquoise bow belt extending into a floor-grazing sash.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 22 May 2025
Adjective
  • Looking for an over-the-top G-Wagen pickup for your car collection?
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 May 2025
  • The 55-year-old singer is known for sporting luxurious, over-the-top outfits, but on Mother’s Day, her Instagram post featured a surprisingly attainable, summer-ready fashion moment.
    Melony Forcier, People.com, 14 May 2025
Adjective
  • On Tuesday, May 13, Trump's visit included a coffee ceremony, participation in a Saudi-U.S investment forum, a visit to a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an extravagant state dinner.
    Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • The family has plowed some of their wealth into an extravagant fleet of roughly a dozen Airbus and Boeing airliners converted into luxurious rides for a small number of passengers, as well as smaller business jets from Bombardier and Dassault.
    Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Adjective
  • State police said the issue was overblown as an independent report for Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration stated that the controversy was largely a problem of sloppy record-keeping, mistakes, and lack of training — and not intentional misconduct.
    Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2025
  • Those concerns turned out to be overblown, as Arthur’s ability to incite a riot in the movie couldn’t translate to the real world.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Adjective
  • Not everyone wants a stark, futuristic space box drowning in gaudy RGB lighting.
    Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
  • The power numbers haven’t been gaudy for either, but the core infielders are hitting the ball hard.
    Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Adjective
  • Austin’s lush mustache and hammy Southern drawl aren’t quite in sync with the tone; Rudd seems stuck in the Ferrell version of the film.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
  • But the banter is quick and Yelena and Alexei’s Russian accents are enjoyably hammy.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
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“Overdone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdone. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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