overlook
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Most of the time, I can overlook diluted queer vernacular popping up in the most random places.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
However, because the artists were not of Mexican descent, Chicano music histories often overlook or underplay this era.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
But don’t overlook the 1920s, when the country’s rapid embrace of cars, radio, airplanes, full-length movies, in-home electricity, etc., created an equally intense sense of innovation gone wild.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
“Some of the easiest fees to overlook are cash-related fees,” Gunter said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
Cruelly, callously, admissions committees agreed to overlook serious academic deficiency.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing overlook
Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Vocabulary from the Lyrics of Pete Seeger
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Why Women Should Vote" by Jane Addams (1910)
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!