as in extreme
going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount
nerdy hackers who spend an excessive amount of time sitting in front of their computers
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Recent Examples of excessive
The excessive talking to both strangers and a chatbot on my phone was illuminating as well as exhausting.
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Reece Rogers, WIRED, 19 Feb. 2025
Boswell doesn’t have excessive size but makes up for it with aggressive, physical defense.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2025
According to Mock, your professional maid service will not have the proper tools to safely remove excessive mold issues.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025
Comedian and actress Amy Schumer announced last year that she was diagnosed with the rare hormonal disorder, Cushing’s syndrome, which is characterized by excessive production of cortisol.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 7 Feb. 2025
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Both California and Florida, which have always been disaster-prone states, have seen an increase in the frequency and severity of extreme weather events over the past few years.—
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In participating in those extreme acts, Saha said, people fall victim to a group psychology that both permits and encourages more extreme behavior.—
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At the state banquet, Queen Letizia wore the extravagant diamond loop tiara.—
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Queen of the Castle – Takes viewers on a journey into the world of high-stakes luxury renovation as Canadian socialites Ann Kaplan Mulholland and her husband Stephen transform a thousand-year-old English castle into an extravagant retreat.—
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Your voice is insane.—
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The Republican and right-wing reaction is just insane.—
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At first glance, the price tags for premium domains can seem steep, with some reaching seven figures.—
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The steep new tariffs could have far-reaching effects, extending beyond the specific industries where taxes are levied.—
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Adams, a former NYPD officer and Democrat who previously registered as a Republican, was accused by federal prosecutors of taking lavish flights and hotel stays from Turkish businessmen and officials for more than a decade.—
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But its 11 songs are only a part of the film’s lavish musical treatment, which required an 85-piece orchestra and 60-voice choir.—
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“Excessive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excessive. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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