saturation point

noun

: the point at which there are so many of a thing that no more can be added successfully
The number of game shows on TV may have reached the saturation point.

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By using the tests in conjunction with a marketing mix model, brands can then determine the exact saturation point for their different channels and identify the maximum amount of return on investment that can be had from each individual channel. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 However, there is a saturation point where excess water gets trapped in the soil and causes root rot. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 May 2026 Despite having reached the sort of cultural saturation point that comes with being romantically entangled with the most famous woman on the face of the planet, the Chiefs tight end is no longer haunting the NFL’s in-game ad breaks. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2025 After a decade of rapid growth, the segment has reached a saturation point. — Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for saturation point

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“Saturation point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saturation%20point. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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