overripe

Example Sentences

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More than 125 years on, the newly reopened villa still feels overripe in the best way: rich, heady and slightly dangerous.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Knowing what to look for will ensure you choose ripe, flavorful peaches rather than disappointing, overripe or green peaches.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2024

In the backyard, an orange tree hangs heavy with overripe fruit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2023

For fresh fruit, if you're using apples, pears, stone fruit or bananas, make sure your fruit is not overripe and maintains a bit of firmness.

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2023

I was in the streets of Frell with my father when a man pelted him with an overripe tomato.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine