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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But if it is allowed to fade into irrelevance, or overexposed to the point of consumer indifference, the steep costs may not be worth it.
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Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
Either the Chiefs’ one-man band on offense finally collapses under the weight of its lack of explosiveness, or the Eagles never spring the big run and leave Hurts overexposed against a tough defense.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 31 Jan. 2025
The obstacles: There are several reasons these co-ops have been overexposed to coal, according to Frances Sawyer, the founder of Pleiades Strategy, a research and advisory firm.
—David Gelles, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Some fans feel the Chiefs are overexposed, from all of the winning to Mahomes and Reid’s many commercials to Kelce’s high-profile relationship with Taylor Swift.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2025
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Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
Either the Chiefs’ one-man band on offense finally collapses under the weight of its lack of explosiveness, or the Eagles never spring the big run and leave Hurts overexposed against a tough defense.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 31 Jan. 2025
The obstacles: There are several reasons these co-ops have been overexposed to coal, according to Frances Sawyer, the founder of Pleiades Strategy, a research and advisory firm.
—David Gelles, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Some fans feel the Chiefs are overexposed, from all of the winning to Mahomes and Reid’s many commercials to Kelce’s high-profile relationship with Taylor Swift.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overexpose
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“Overexpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overexpose. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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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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