overpowering

Example Sentences

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At one press briefing, Price, “big, fat, florid and overpowering, drew a laugh from the President by an audacious remark,” New York Times columnist Arthur Krock wrote in 1914.

From Washington Post

The pumpkin purée does something amazing to the texture without imparting too much of an overpowering flavor.

From Salon

The syrup's subtle sweetness showcases the vanilla without overpowering it.

From Salon

Even when a squad is so overpowering it’s laughable, you want to laugh because that team dominated some of the best along the way.

From Washington Post

Castillo was dominant from the outset with another overpowering performance that fell in line with several spectacular starts last season after he was acquired from Cincinnati.

From Washington Times