Overexposure
noun
The state of being exposed too much or too long, especially to something harmful.
Overexposure to the sun without proper protection can cause skin damage.
Often appears as...
- overexposure to the sun
- overexposure to media
noun
Being seen, talked about, or used so often that people are bored or annoyed.
Her overexposure in the media made people tired of hearing about her.
Often appears as...
- overexposure in the media
- overexposure in the market
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Colloquial
noun
The act of exposing film or a photographic plate to too much light or for too long.
Overexposure of the film resulted in washed out images.
Often appears as...
- overexposure of film
- overexposure during processing
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Technical
noun
The state of being exposed too much or too long, especially to something harmful.
Overexposure to the sun without proper protection can cause skin damage.
Often appears as...
- overexposure to the sun
- overexposure to media
noun
Being seen, talked about, or used so often that people are bored or annoyed.
Her overexposure in the media made people tired of hearing about her.
Often appears as...
- overexposure in the media
- overexposure in the market
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
The act of exposing film or a photographic plate to too much light or for too long.
Overexposure of the film resulted in washed out images.
Often appears as...
- overexposure of film
- overexposure during processing
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Implications
Overexposure implies negative effects from too much of something that's potentially harmful.
Avoid overexposure to loud noises to prevent hearing loss.
Pro Tip 2/3Long-Term Harm
The consequences of overexposure might not be immediate but can appear over time.
Years of overexposure to chemicals may lead to chronic health issues.
Pro Tip 3/3Preventative Measures
When discussing overexposure, preventative actions or solutions are often mentioned.
Wearing sunscreen reduces the risk of overexposure to UV rays.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Implications
Overexposure implies negative effects from too much of something that's potentially harmful.
Avoid overexposure to loud noises to prevent hearing loss.
Pro Tip 2/3Long-Term Harm
The consequences of overexposure might not be immediate but can appear over time.
Years of overexposure to chemicals may lead to chronic health issues.
Pro Tip 3/3Preventative Measures
When discussing overexposure, preventative actions or solutions are often mentioned.
Wearing sunscreen reduces the risk of overexposure to UV rays.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Implications
Overexposure implies negative effects from too much of something that's potentially harmful.
Avoid overexposure to loud noises to prevent hearing loss.
Pro Tip 2/3Long-Term Harm
The consequences of overexposure might not be immediate but can appear over time.
Years of overexposure to chemicals may lead to chronic health issues.
Pro Tip 3/3Preventative Measures
When discussing overexposure, preventative actions or solutions are often mentioned.
Wearing sunscreen reduces the risk of overexposure to UV rays.
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It's Awesome PIPE Slang...
big time when it showed up in the best-selling preppy handbook and it's been a crowd favorite ever since even if like most stars it suffers from a bit of overexposure nowadays anything's awesome that was awesome I'll use it for nearly anything how you doing awesome I did my
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Racism has a cost for...
done in by overexposure to a toxic financial instrument based on something that used to be simple and safe -- a 30-year fixed-rate home loan. But the mortgages at the center and the root of the financial crisis
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It's Awesome PIPE Slang...
big time when it showed up in the best-selling preppy handbook and it's been a crowd favorite ever since even if like most stars it suffers from a bit of overexposure nowadays anything's awesome that was awesome I'll use it for nearly anything how you doing awesome I did my
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Racism has a cost for...
done in by overexposure to a toxic financial instrument based on something that used to be simple and safe -- a 30-year fixed-rate home loan. But the mortgages at the center and the root of the financial crisis
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Kim Shattuck
American Musician
I'm glad we're not splattered all over MTV, because I don't think that's entirely the right way to go about building a career. Look at Green Day - they were built up - and then came crashing down. The overexposure is just too much of a burnout for most people.
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Joe Buck
American Celebrity
People know Troy Aikman as a Super Bowl-winning quarterback. That carries tremendous weight. Because he really guards against overexposure, or just saying stuff for effect. When he really says something that's critical, people notice.
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David Hewson
British Author
Low light demanded 'fast' film, usually ISO 400 or higher; the fastest available would be about ISO 1000. When the sun was bright, you would reach for ISO 64 to avoid the burned-out look of overexposure.
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Tom Goodman-Hill
English Actor
I suppose I became in danger of overexposure, which is why, I think, doing theatre for a year is quite a sensible move - just to remember what it's all about, really.
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Varun Dhawan
Indian Actor
As an actor, overexposure can affect you negatively if you keep repeating yourself. But thankfully, my films are really different from each other.
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Nora Fatehi
Canadian Dancer
I believe that, in our industry, overexposure tends to create problems for artists, so fortunately, I have been exposed but not overexposed.
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Samuel Butler
British Poet
Some men love truth so much that they seem to be in continual fear lest she should catch a cold on overexposure.
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Tite
Brazilian Coach
The overexposure of coaches is not a good thing, we appear too much in the media, we just want to work hard.
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Alexa Chung
English Journalist
It's a weird day and age when you can tire of icons simply by overexposure.
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Kim Shattuck
American Musician
I'm glad we're not splattered all over MTV, because I don't think that's entirely the right way to go about building a career. Look at Green Day - they were built up - and then came crashing down. The overexposure is just too much of a burnout for most people.
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Joe Buck
American Celebrity
People know Troy Aikman as a Super Bowl-winning quarterback. That carries tremendous weight. Because he really guards against overexposure, or just saying stuff for effect. When he really says something that's critical, people notice.
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David Hewson
British Author
Low light demanded 'fast' film, usually ISO 400 or higher; the fastest available would be about ISO 1000. When the sun was bright, you would reach for ISO 64 to avoid the burned-out look of overexposure.
Quote examples
Tom Goodman-Hill
English Actor
I suppose I became in danger of overexposure, which is why, I think, doing theatre for a year is quite a sensible move - just to remember what it's all about, really.
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Varun Dhawan
Indian Actor
As an actor, overexposure can affect you negatively if you keep repeating yourself. But thankfully, my films are really different from each other.
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Nora Fatehi
Canadian Dancer
I believe that, in our industry, overexposure tends to create problems for artists, so fortunately, I have been exposed but not overexposed.
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Samuel Butler
British Poet
Some men love truth so much that they seem to be in continual fear lest she should catch a cold on overexposure.
Quote examples
Tite
Brazilian Coach
The overexposure of coaches is not a good thing, we appear too much in the media, we just want to work hard.
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Alexa Chung
English Journalist
It's a weird day and age when you can tire of icons simply by overexposure.
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