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Recent Examples of overstuffed
And for many people, that overcrowded, overstuffed feeling the home can take on during the holidays thanks to all those decorations, presents and food platters, gives way to a burst of get rid of it all!
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Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 1 Jan. 2026
By using overstuffed furniture, this formal living room feels more relaxed.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
The eight-episode first season is so overstuffed that audiences likely won’t be able to follow all the threads, which barely come together in the end.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 27 Dec. 2025
Game of Thrones certainly couldn’t withstand the weight of people’s expectations, let alone its overstuffed plot.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2025
There is plenty of room for my phone, wallet, keys, lipstick, a medicine bottle, and my sunglasses without the bag looking overstuffed.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2025
Ultimately, says Kumar, the best way to avoid these issues is to store your passport securely, keep it dry, and make sure nothing bends or presses on it, including back pockets or overstuffed bags.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025
This one’s available in all kinds of cute color combos, and the 16-ounce design is slim enough to comfortably tote around in even the most overstuffed work bags.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 5 Dec. 2025
This year, to assemble our own overstuffed cookie box, the Bon Appétit team created six recipes inspired by the flavors of their hometowns.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overstuffed
stuffed
Adjective
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Meanwhile, Prince George, 12, and Princess Charlotte, 10, collected stuffed animals, flowers and other treats from the crowd.—
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The gifts included new toys and bikes, books, grocery gift cards, stocking stuffers, games, crafts and stuffed animals.—
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“Overstuffed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstuffed. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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