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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For example, if a background firework causes a few seconds of the shot to be overexposed, Clean Machine will ensure the color and lighting are still consistent throughout the video when the flash itself is removed.
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Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2024
The photos are overexposed, the typefaces are old-fashioned, and many of the colors would have looked at home in a 1970s kitchen.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
For example, growth stocks have surged nearly 30% year to date, leaving many investors overexposed to these more risky equities, according to Kelly.
—Will Daniel, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2024
While some parts of Sicily feel overexposed, there’s still treasure to be found in Noto.
—Jeffrey Gettleman, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2024
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Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2024
The photos are overexposed, the typefaces are old-fashioned, and many of the colors would have looked at home in a 1970s kitchen.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
For example, growth stocks have surged nearly 30% year to date, leaving many investors overexposed to these more risky equities, according to Kelly.
—Will Daniel, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2024
While some parts of Sicily feel overexposed, there’s still treasure to be found in Noto.
—Jeffrey Gettleman, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2024
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 5 Nov. 2024.
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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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