over-the-top
adjective
: extremely or excessively flamboyant or outrageous
an over-the-top performance
Examples of over-the-top in a Sentence
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Even the yacht’s name is an over-the-top nod to Hollywood.
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
Each baddie’s shouty, smarmy performance seemingly exists only to be wished a violent end, yet Copley — an old hand at over-the-top villainy — is at least watchable, as Lee Van Cleef and Jack Palance were in their love-to-hate heyday.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Since her public reveal, Eve has been the latest in a line of video game heroines whose over-the-top design is a point of contention.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2024
Every room includes a seating area, a dining table, and an over-the-top fluffy bed.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2024
His over-the-top facial expressions make headlines The royal has become a fan favorite worldwide for his facial expressions.
—Emy Lacroix, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
That aspect is at least where Cavill and Ritchson shine, giving their guys a winning, over-the-top verve.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Wilson speaks to the camera with an over-the-top confidence that echoes Dwight’s throughout the series.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 18 Apr. 2024
Bombshell Treat Bar, the over-the-top ice cream shop of decadent dipped ice cream bars and other stunning sweet treats, is finally opening their Berkley storefront at 2688 Coolidge Highway at noon on Friday.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 17 Apr. 2024
Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
Each baddie’s shouty, smarmy performance seemingly exists only to be wished a violent end, yet Copley — an old hand at over-the-top villainy — is at least watchable, as Lee Van Cleef and Jack Palance were in their love-to-hate heyday.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Since her public reveal, Eve has been the latest in a line of video game heroines whose over-the-top design is a point of contention.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2024
Every room includes a seating area, a dining table, and an over-the-top fluffy bed.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2024
His over-the-top facial expressions make headlines The royal has become a fan favorite worldwide for his facial expressions.
—Emy Lacroix, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
That aspect is at least where Cavill and Ritchson shine, giving their guys a winning, over-the-top verve.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Wilson speaks to the camera with an over-the-top confidence that echoes Dwight’s throughout the series.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 18 Apr. 2024
Bombshell Treat Bar, the over-the-top ice cream shop of decadent dipped ice cream bars and other stunning sweet treats, is finally opening their Berkley storefront at 2688 Coolidge Highway at noon on Friday.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 17 Apr. 2024
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