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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They will purchase about 10,000 tonnes less this season, he said, acknowledging the need to "reduce the risk of overexposure to the Chinese market".
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
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
They’ve dissected every shot of the trailer and teasers, they’ve planned viewing parties to watch both new releases — the question of overexposure is a nonstarter to them.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025
Younger investors with long-term goals are also starting to worry about overexposure.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 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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