overripe

Example Sentences

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And Mr. Consuelos, best known for the talk show “Live With Kelly & Mark,” exudes amusingly overripe suavity as the elusive Maurice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

I learned the many shades of stink — from barnyard funk to gym sock to overripe fruit — and how to spot the difference.

From Salon • Jul. 6, 2025

And, truth be told, this extremely simple recipe also works well even simpler, skipping the grilling-or-roasting step altogether, especially if your pears are tending toward overripe, which won’t hold up well to the heat.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 1, 2023

In the backyard, an orange tree hangs heavy with overripe fruit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2023

“He is,” Rex Rollins, now the color of an overripe grape, says, “to be honest, Garret, being considered for a number of tracks.”

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle