as in to exaggerate
to treat (something) with more importance than is needed or proper
The teacher tends to overemphasize the value of tests. The importance of a healthy diet cannot be overemphasized.
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Recent Examples of overemphasize
The national importance of this prosecution cannot be overemphasized.
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Nick Akerman, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025
First, a person starts to overemphasize their wins, leading them to gamble more.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2025
Ignoring character, or believing it’s already addressed, leads to the danger of overemphasizing integrity and accountability while neglecting humanity and humility, for example.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Today, management books and the media overemphasize the individual leader, but ignoring team dynamics creates dysfunction and slows progress.
—Sarah Elk, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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Nick Akerman, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025
First, a person starts to overemphasize their wins, leading them to gamble more.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2025
Ignoring character, or believing it’s already addressed, leads to the danger of overemphasizing integrity and accountability while neglecting humanity and humility, for example.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Today, management books and the media overemphasize the individual leader, but ignoring team dynamics creates dysfunction and slows progress.
—Sarah Elk, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for overemphasize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overemphasize
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False Claims and Global Aims: A Times investigation shows Therme, a European firm which runs a spa and water park in Romania, exaggerated its track record in securing a deal with Ontario, and government auditors found that the process had been unfair and opaque.—
Salman Masood,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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According to the singer, his feud with Baskin was exaggerated for ratings.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Sheridan emphasizes that businesses should openly discuss costs and pricing on their websites.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The company emphasizes quality control improvements after past recalls.—
Olivia Evans,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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By contrast, wholesale egg prices -- the amount grocers pay to suppliers -- have dropped significantly since Trump took office, though Trump appeared to overstate the amount of decline during the ABC News interview.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2025
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Arguing that church leaders have overstated the damage, supporters of restoring the historic St. Peter Church in New Britain have filed for an injunction to block the archdiocese from demolishing the 125-year-old building.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Department of Player Safety — a big suspension, overdid it.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Do not overdo it: A small amount of concealer is enough to correct redness.—
Lucrezia Malavolta,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Overemphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overemphasize. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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