over-the-top

Example Sentences

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Atkinson has a tall, over-the-top style, which means there isn't a lot that can go wrong with his action.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

No more traveling calls, rarely calls for over-the-top or blatant shoves in the back to grab a rebound.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

And model Heidi Klum -- known for her over-the-top Halloween costumes -- resembled a living statue, her white gown draped perfectly, looking like marble.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

After years of over-the-top designs, the “no-makeup makeup” trend is coming for your nails.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

I pair an over-the-top smile with a thumbs-up, before turning it into a thumbs-down and shaking my head, the smile slipping off my face.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott