overexposure
Americannoun
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excessive exposure, especially of photographic film or a sensitized plate to light rays.
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the condition of having been seen, heard, or advertised so frequently or for so long that freshness or appeal is diminished.
Etymology
Origin of overexposure
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Private debt deserves caution due to stress in subprime auto lending; investors should monitor credit quality and avoid overexposure to vulnerable segments.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 8, 2026
Younger investors with long-term goals are also starting to worry about overexposure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 10, 2025
While the deal may relieve concerns about Kimberly-Clark’s overexposure to products like tissues and toilet paper, the new breadth comes with risks.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2025
Before recording her latest album, which she executive produced, Aguilar took time away from the family business to cope with the overexposure in the tabloids following her wedding to Nodal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2025
Among the many symptoms associated with overexposure are blindness, insomnia, kidney failure, hearing loss, cancer, palsies, and convulsions.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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