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Recent Examples of overqualified
Between feeling overqualified or unsatisfied, many end up leaving their first post-military job within a year.
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Adam Wray, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Overcome the perception of being ‘overqualified’ for the job.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
The Odyssey’s newest and seemingly overqualified doctor.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The plot, too, is threadbare to the point of incoherence, with a slew of overqualified performers — including Imelda Staunton and Lesley Manville — left to fill in the gaps as fairies, man-crows, and anthropomorphized mushroom caps.
—Staff Author, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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Adam Wray, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Overcome the perception of being ‘overqualified’ for the job.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
The Odyssey’s newest and seemingly overqualified doctor.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The plot, too, is threadbare to the point of incoherence, with a slew of overqualified performers — including Imelda Staunton and Lesley Manville — left to fill in the gaps as fairies, man-crows, and anthropomorphized mushroom caps.
—Staff Author, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overqualified
Adjective
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He has been credited as a skilled recruiter and defensive coordinator who contributed to the school reaching the NCAA Tournament in each of those seasons.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2025
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As usual, Ellie attempts to mask her feelings with sarcasm, but this doesn’t really work with Gail (who’s skilled at doing the same).—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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Despite being just as qualified as their male counterparts, women are significantly less likely to compete at work—whether that means applying for executive roles, asking for promotions, or negotiating higher pay.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The United States thrives on innovation, diversity, and qualified people to advance its economic engine.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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This new species, found near the summit, is adept at moving through trees and has bright blue skin visible only when inflated.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Over the years, he’s become incredibly adept at controlling and manipulating those suction sounds.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2025
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That score means those students haven’t mastered even the basic skills needed to become proficient readers.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2025
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What’s Included in Your Climb A proficient climb leader will be with you the entire way, from start to finish.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Todd Stoll is an experienced performer, Duke Ellington expert, author, and educator.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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But the spokesperson did not say when the program's work would fully resume or how the work would continue without any of the experienced employees who have been laid off.—
Dr. Mark Abdelmalek,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The connected satnav is competent and easy to read, with a capable keyword search function.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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That balance is what so many Black birthing people are seeking: care that is competent and affirming, spiritual and informed.—
Stephanie Long,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Follow New York Times Travel on Instagram and sign up for our Travel Dispatch newsletter to get expert tips on traveling smarter and inspiration for your next vacation.—
Toh Gouttenoire,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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This begins with behavior change and includes lifestyle interventions and skill-building programs along with expert support for long-term success.—
Scott Paddock,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Heading into the draft it was universally understood there were 10 offensive lineman capable of becoming day one starters if their health wasn’t a factor.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2025
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On cross-examination the defense pointed out that Scott, at 6'8,'' 280 pounds, was the only person on the farm physically capable of moving Gary's 300-pound body.—
Susan Mallie,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Overqualified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overqualified. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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