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surfeit

noun

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An amount greater than is needed or enjoyable.

A surfeit of decorative details overwhelmed the small room.
Dictionary practice example.
The revised layout avoided a surfeit of repeated scenes and offered a varied selection with concise labels.
From Too Much of One Thing, Too Little of Another.
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