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Recent Examples of overqualified
The majority feel optimistic about landing a job after graduation, but a surprising number feel overqualified for the jobs being offered.
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Defense has at least been a constant under Franklin, and while recent DC Manny Diaz is now the head coach at Duke, ex-Indiana head coach Tom Allen is an overqualified replacement.
—Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 24 Apr. 2024
Editor’s picks What uniformly overqualified performers British TV director James Hawes has assembled around his fidgety lead.
—A.a. Dowd, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2025
Between feeling overqualified or unsatisfied, many end up leaving their first post-military job within a year.
—Adam Wray, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Defense has at least been a constant under Franklin, and while recent DC Manny Diaz is now the head coach at Duke, ex-Indiana head coach Tom Allen is an overqualified replacement.
—Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 24 Apr. 2024
Editor’s picks What uniformly overqualified performers British TV director James Hawes has assembled around his fidgety lead.
—A.a. Dowd, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2025
Between feeling overqualified or unsatisfied, many end up leaving their first post-military job within a year.
—Adam Wray, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overqualified
Adjective
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Deploying this type of technology at scale could not only help identify at-risk patients for proactive monitoring but also address the global need for medical professionals, with the U.S. alone requiring 122,000 skilled physicians by 2032.—
Max Votek,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The presence of someone skilled, experienced and committed to public service could strengthen the agency, at a time when the federal work force faces unprecedented strain.—
Kwame Anthony Appiah,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Only seven qualified American League hitters have a lower one.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
25 May 2025
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Also, qualified service members can transfer up to 36 months or a portion of their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to a spouse or child.—
Crystal Tate,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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In addition to her prowess at finding the net in soccer, Nelson is adept at hitting balls over the net as a tennis player.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Adebayo, who is adept at switching onto smalls, had been a second- or first-team All-Defensive selection for five consecutive seasons — until this season.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Preparatory Academy, an alternative high school in the Bronx for young adults who have lived in the United States for less than one year and are not yet proficient in English.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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Note that even the most proficient human interviewer (perhaps a very experienced clinical psychologists with decades of training and experience) will have off days, feel up or down because of personal events, and be affected by conscious and unconscious biases.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Funds like the iShares Global Clean Energy ETF attracted massive inflows, yet many investors who entered late experienced disappointing returns once valuations normalized.—
Gianluca Sidoti,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Again, this isn't a conventional model rocket so experienced rocketeers might scoff at it.—
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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According to the 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer, workers consider businesses to be twice as competent as the U.S. government in providing credible information—outpacing nonprofits and the media as well.—
Dr. Mandy Cohen,
Time,
27 May 2025
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This human element distinguishes truly effective leaders from those who settle for being competent specialists.—
Dennis Kozak,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Subscribe to the Life Kit newsletter for expert advice on love, money, relationships and more.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
21 May 2025
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There won’t be a tipping point, because the other side is too expert at lying.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Stress, when left unmanaged, causes even capable professionals to respond impulsively, misinterpret feedback, or withdraw from collaboration, undermining their credibility and advancement opportunities.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Don’t miss your opportunity to get your hands on a capable productivity machine with enough oomph for productivity and content creation tasks for $380 less.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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“Overqualified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overqualified. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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