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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When a player like McKinstry begins receiving everyday at-bats, there is a risk of that player getting overexposed — too many miles on the Cadillac.
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Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Today’s fashion can sometimes feel overexposed: Fewer looks are being produced, and those that arrive simultaneously online, in editorials and advertising, and on the red carpet tend to garner more attention than anything else.
—Amanda Harlech, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
Her credibility as a media creator is under intense scrutiny with every project to date being labeled superficial and/or overexposed.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
This was coupled with his noticing that many plate images were blurry, and therefore were overexposed.
—Big Think, 13 Mar. 2025
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Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Today’s fashion can sometimes feel overexposed: Fewer looks are being produced, and those that arrive simultaneously online, in editorials and advertising, and on the red carpet tend to garner more attention than anything else.
—Amanda Harlech, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
Her credibility as a media creator is under intense scrutiny with every project to date being labeled superficial and/or overexposed.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
This was coupled with his noticing that many plate images were blurry, and therefore were overexposed.
—Big Think, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Overexpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overexpose. Accessed 20 Apr. 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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