How to Use overdress in a Sentence
overdress
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Don't overdress the bed with excess throw pillows and blankets.
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Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
29 June 2026
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Southern women don’t strive to be subtle, because why not overdress, even to stay at home?
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Don’t overdress the salad; toss with about a third of the dressing, then add more as needed and serve the rest on the side.
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Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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The high standard Riley set is why the franchise’s current malaise is overdressed with angst.
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Greg Cote
february 25,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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On the other hand, this education leads some to overdress—that hyper-graphic maxi dress paired with a neon pink beret is going to clash with the more subdued, elegant looks that stylish Parisians tend to sport.
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Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Aug. 2026
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