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Recent Examples of overqualified
The cruise ship-set show — created by Ryan Murphy, Jon Robin Baitz and Joe Baken — stars Jackson as Max, The Odyssey’s newest and seemingly overqualified doctor who joins the ship’s two long-time, skeptical nurses on the medical team, Avery (Phillipa Soo) and Tristan (Sean Teale).
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Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
However, grads might have better luck pivoting into trade jobs and making peace with being overqualified and in debt than pining for the dream corporate job.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 9 July 2024
There aren’t ice caves near the villages where her body was discovered, but luckily Ennis High employs the most overqualified geology teacher the public-education system could buy.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2024
In fact, Fleming was worldly to a degree and, if anything, overqualified to write spy novels.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2024
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Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
However, grads might have better luck pivoting into trade jobs and making peace with being overqualified and in debt than pining for the dream corporate job.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 9 July 2024
There aren’t ice caves near the villages where her body was discovered, but luckily Ennis High employs the most overqualified geology teacher the public-education system could buy.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2024
In fact, Fleming was worldly to a degree and, if anything, overqualified to write spy novels.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overqualified
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This could exacerbate inequalities in the job market by increasing demand for highly skilled workers while marginalizing others.Adrian Stelmach, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Trump has already shown a willingness to break with his grassroots supporters and side with Musk and tech companies over visas for skilled workers.Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
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The pause will not affect access to the services rendered by licensed social workers, counselors, psychiatrists and psychologists, behavioral health clinics in regulated hospital spaces, and behavioral health providers in federally qualified health centers, the news release says.Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 31 Dec. 2024
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His six interceptions are tied for the fewest among qualified starters and he’s thrown more tan one only once, in Week 5 against Michigan State.Andrés Soto, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Russia is adept at this type of warfare, and NATO knows it.David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Sometimes that's translating from one human language to another, but the technology is also adept at transforming text from one genre to another.Ina Fried, Axios, 28 Dec. 2024
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Scott was a proficient banjo player by the age of 7 and began to experiment on a piano owned by a neighbor for whom his mother worked as a domestic.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 26 Nov. 2024
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This can be a tricky task when working with people who aren’t themselves proficient in technology.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Lopez hired experienced prospectors from Mexico to bring up more gold.Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Redshirt sophomore Ice Brady — the most experienced active forward on the roster — started the first 12 games of the season, but Auriemma replaced her with 6-foot-5 center Jana El Alfy after the team returned from its holiday break against Providence on Dec. 29.Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Wisconsin Muslim nonprofit has advocated for mental health policies that prioritize culturally competent counseling services.Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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How can a completely competent and successful Black woman showcase her knowledgeable prowess: dress the part.Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
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These events highlight top tequilas through expert blind tastings, celebrating craftsmanship and quality.Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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For expert insight, Moriah spoke with interior designer Pamela O’ Brien.Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
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The page says that the family did not believe the accused was capable of the act before the incident and says that the family suffered two losses that day.James Powel, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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If given more opportunity, the late-blooming 2018 fourth-round pick is capable of carving out a niche in the majors.Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Overqualified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overqualified. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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