EXPOSURE Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

exposure

noun

ik-ˈspō-zhər

Definition of exposure

as in vulnerability

the state of being left without shelter or protection against something harmful some people chronically avoid situations in which there is a high level of exposure to germs

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Relevance

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as in orientation

the state or fact of facing a particular direction this plant will need to be in a room with a southern exposure

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as in disclosure

the act or an instance of making known something previously unknown or concealed the exposure by the local newspaper of a kickback scheme in the public works department

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Recent Examples of exposure The newest era in Roos basketball will get its first taste of public exposure when both teams play at Municipal on Saturday in an exhibition doubleheader. — Pj Green october 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026 SoundCloud and other online music services provided opportunities for emerging artists to distribute their work, connect with listeners, and build an audience without relying exclusively on traditional radio exposure. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026 The exposure that followed her triumph on the Croisette was overwhelming and, at times, counterintuitive. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026 But these sales are about protecting our big gains and limiting our exposure to a group that has come under fire. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exposure

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposure

Noun

The continued hostilities have heightened concerns about the vulnerability of Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure, with traders increasingly focused on the risk of a major disruption to production, refining or export facilities.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
The next question is how widely medicine can put that vulnerability to work in individual cases.

— Mike McRae October 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of vulnerability

Noun

Location, dimensions, orientation, venue type, audience, visibility, creative capabilities and physical environment all contribute to its value.

— Denys Kanel, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
With optimism running high, orientation was a chance to get a tiny glimpse of who some of them are.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of orientation

Noun

Those readouts are standard for major studios, regardless of release or windowing, but the move marks a new level of disclosure for the streamer.

— Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
However, even donating directly can lead to additional campaign messages, so review the site's privacy disclosures and contact preferences.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of disclosure

Noun

What readers are saying The comments discuss various aspects of maintaining health and well-being as one ages, emphasizing the importance of exercise, healthy eating, adequate sleep, and mental activity.

— Richard Sima, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
This could mean, say, owning a satellite—but that would only be one aspect of it.

— Dr. Najwa Aaraj, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026