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 offering may be attractive to US investors ranging from long-only portfolio managers seeking to increase exposure to the booming share prices of memory stocks as well as hedge funds that focus on IPOs and other types of equity issuance. — Bailey Lipschultz, Fortune, 5 July 2026 While spending time outdoors can help boost mood, support the body's production of vitamin D and reduce screen time, dermatologists warn that excessive sun exposure — especially as promoted by the tanmaxxing trend — can be dangerous. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026 Notably, the technology sector has the highest international sales exposure of all the S&P 500 sectors. — Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 Smoking in Public Following a change to public health laws in 2020, smoking is pretty tightly restricted in Japan to prevent second-hand exposure. — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for exposure

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposure

Noun

More than an intricate game of cat-and-mouse, the crime drama plays on the tensions between nature and nurture while unpacking the dangers and vulnerabilities that come with loving other people.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026
Industries and critical infrastructure are racing to catch up with new AI models with increasingly advanced abilities that can find and exploit (but also defend against) cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

— Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Definition of vulnerability

Noun

An uncharted exploration The spacecraft is capturing data about the rotation rates, orientations and shapes of frozen objects that orbit in the Kuiper Belt.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
The horizontal orientation of the home’s large terraces (which are enclosed by parapets) recalls two of Wright’s prior residential architecture explorations.

— Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026

Definition of orientation

Noun

Cramer said that disclosure eased concerns that Buffett might be worried about Alphabet's heavy artificial intelligence spending, including bond sales.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Several travelers on the Paris trip; one (Brinson) of the nine who took the Finland trip; and one lawmaker who attended the distillery tour reported the scholarships on their financial disclosures.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

Definition of disclosure

Noun

The standard of excellence the school represents in all aspects of formation and education will only improve as a result of this partnership.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
His mother had the ability to choose any school under a peace officer exception — that was a vital aspect to Meredith’s case, which SEC members admitted wasn’t about residency.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026