overexposed; overexposing; overexposes
Synonyms of overexposenext

transitive verb

: to expose excessively: such as
a
: to expose to excessive radiation (such as light)
overexpose film
an overexposed photograph
b
: to expose (someone, such as a celebrity) to excessive publicity especially to the extent that attraction is diminished

overexposure

2 of 2

noun

: excessive exposure

Examples of overexpose in a Sentence

Verb It is harmful to overexpose your skin to the sun's rays. He has been overexposed by the media.
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They can get dehydrated and overexposed to the sun and are unable to cool down. Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 25 June 2026 Talent can lose trust, seem overexposed, fall out of sync with the moment, or simply become less compelling. Lin Cherry, Fortune, 17 May 2026 And overexposed to real estate. CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026 Some, like the Razer Kiyo V2, overexpose the image and wash out the background too much. Luke Larsen, Wired News, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for overexpose

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1856, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of overexpose was in 1856

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“Overexpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overexpose. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

overexposed; overexposing
: to expose (as photographic material) for a longer time than is needed or desirable

Medical Definition

overexpose

transitive verb
overexposed; overexposing
: to expose excessively
skin overexposed to sunlight

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