Definition of overexposenext
as in to overuse
to use so much as to make less appealing seeking to capitalize on its only breakout hit, the network fatally overexposed the game show by scheduling it every night of the week

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Recent Examples of overexpose Talent can lose trust, seem overexposed, fall out of sync with the moment, or simply become less compelling. Lin Cherry, Fortune, 17 May 2026 Not all are stars yet, and even some of the more talented players get overexposed, but these people can generally play the roles required of them. Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 17 May 2026 The clarity wasn't there, and the camera was often forced to overexpose light sources to brighten up my face or left me as a ghostly silhouette haunting my weekly meetings. Luke Larsen, Wired News, 7 May 2026 And overexposed to real estate. CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overexpose
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  • According to cleaning expert Scott Schrader, there are any number of cleaning errors that can cause damage or pose potential health risks, from overusing products to poor ventilation.
    Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026
  • While the analogy may be slightly overused, the challenge is that oil still needs to be refined into a useful end product.
    Guy Courtin, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
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  • His versions were full-blooded, with lush strings and reasonably large orchestras — and, purists alleged — vulgarizing distortions.
    BostonGlobe.com, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Oct. 2019
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  • The successful release proved that Linkin Park was here to stay, and also that the nu metal subgenre the band helped popularize at the turn of the century was not done ruling the airwaves.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Of course it’s also known for its authentic dishes that helped popularize Mexican food in the area and its strong margaritas.
    Richard Guzman, Daily News, 27 Aug. 2026
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  • But cultural myths and urban legends have also stereotyped them into Halloween mascots, demonic beings and carriers of diseases.
    Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The last, written shortly after George Floyd’s death, implored people to listen to state-champion basketball coach Mike Bethea — a black man urging the public not to stereotype cops.
    Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • But Montgomery cautions against overdoing it with vinegar as a weed control method.
    Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 22 Aug. 2026
  • From two-tone cardigans for dinner and straw hats for family beach days to her signature breezy button-downs, Markle’s getaway style is a master class in looking polished without overdoing it.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 13 Aug. 2026
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  • Your eyes will thank you College students often fall asleep without removing their contacts, especially when exhausted from late-night studying or over-intoxicated from partying.
    Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Qualifying members who exhaust their income protection will now be covered up until May 1, 2028, Gee said.
    Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026
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  • As its name suggests, the beetle bores into trees, drilling tunnels to create breeding galleries.
    Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Needless to say, Parker and Stone quickly got bored with the subject, adding a subplot that saw Obama teaming up with his apparent nemesis John McCain to dig a tunnel from the Oval Office to the Smithsonian and steal the Hope Diamond.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026

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“Overexpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overexpose. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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