overexpose
verb
over·ex·pose
ˌō-vər-ik-ˈspōz 
overexposed; overexposing; overexposes
: to expose excessively: such as
a
: to expose to excessive radiation (such as light)
overexpose film
an overexposed photograph
b
: to expose (someone, such as a celebrity) to excessive publicity especially to the extent that attraction is diminished
Examples of overexpose in a Sentence
It is harmful to overexpose your skin to the sun's rays.
He has been overexposed by the media.
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Talent can lose trust, seem overexposed, fall out of sync with the moment, or simply become less compelling.
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Lin Cherry, Fortune, 17 May 2026
Not all are stars yet, and even some of the more talented players get overexposed, but these people can generally play the roles required of them.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 17 May 2026
And overexposed to real estate.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Valuations for the funds last month dropped to their lowest since 2022 amid concerns that the lenders may be overexposed to software businesses under threat from AI disruption.
—Olivia Fishlow, Bloomberg, 25 Apr. 2026
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Lin Cherry, Fortune, 17 May 2026
Not all are stars yet, and even some of the more talented players get overexposed, but these people can generally play the roles required of them.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 17 May 2026
And overexposed to real estate.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Valuations for the funds last month dropped to their lowest since 2022 amid concerns that the lenders may be overexposed to software businesses under threat from AI disruption.
—Olivia Fishlow, Bloomberg, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Overexpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overexpose. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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overexpose
verb
over·ex·pose
ˌō-və-rik-ˈspōz
overexposed; overexposing
: to expose (as photographic material) for a longer time than is needed or desirable
Medical Definition
overexpose
transitive verb
over·ex·pose
ˌō-və-rik-ˈspōz
overexposed; overexposing
: to expose excessively
skin overexposed to sunlight
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