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
Example Sentences
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Still, risk-averse investors may want to stay clear of investing in SpaceX directly to avoid overexposure to the stock.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 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
But although it's first time acting on stage, he tells BBC News he's aware of the risks of overexposure.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2025
Those names are already on their way to overexposure.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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