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overexposure

American  
[oh-ver-ik-spoh-zher] / ˈoʊ vər ɪkˈspoʊ ʒər /

noun

  1. excessive exposure, especially of photographic film or a sensitized plate to light rays.

  2. 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

First recorded in 1870–75; over- + exposure


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In music that in parts borders on cliché thanks to overexposure, Mr. Petrenko and the orchestra offered a rigorous, thoughtful and honest performance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

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

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

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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