overexpose

verb

ˌō-vər-ik-ˈspōz How to pronounce overexpose (audio)
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 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 Valuations for the funds last month dropped to their lowest since 2022 amid concerns that the lenders may be overexposed to software businesses under threat from AI disruption. — Olivia Fishlow, Bloomberg, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overexpose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overexpose
  1. overuse
  2. vulgarize
  3. popularize
  4. stereotype
  5. overdo
  6. exhaust
  7. bore
Verb
  • Common mistakes like skipping morning water, overusing caffeine, or ignoring electrolytes can impact hydration.
    — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 7 July 2026
  • Although the word ‘hero’ is greatly overused in today’s society, in my mind, Calvin Duncan is a hero in the truest sense of that word.
    — Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026
Definition of overuse
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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
  • Ever since his rise to power, Trump has served as a vulgarizing agent.
    — Leon Neyfakh, Slate Magazine, 2 June 2017
Definition of vulgarize
Verb
  • Why Turkey became associated with hair restoration Turkey’s role in hair restoration grew over time as clinics performed a high volume of procedures and helped popularize techniques that are now used in many markets.
    — Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
  • Though romance stories have long powered the microdrama industry, a host of creatives is trying to popularize bite-sized stories in other genres — from true crime to anime to thrillers to, now, faith and family.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026
Definition of popularize
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  • Along with the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, the foundation also partners with schools and community institutions to educate the challenging effects of stereotyping, unconscious bias, and representation imbalance of gender, ethnicity, sexuality, and persons with disabilities.
    — Carole Horst, Variety, 21 June 2026
  • Brousson jokingly stereotyped the Waffle House staffers as having active warrants, picking their nose with the spatulas and smoking cigarettes while battling third-degree grease burns.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
Definition of stereotype
Verb
  • Signs of Fertilizer Problems Fertilizer can be easy to overdo, building up to toxic levels in the soil.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
  • There aren’t many downsides to eating fruit, although, as with anything, try not to overdo it.
    — Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 13 July 2026
Definition of overdo
Verb
  • About half of Florida's 242 death row inmates have exhausted their appeals and could see their death warrant issued at any time.
    — CBS Miami Team, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • Norton was deeply moved by audience members who spoke to him after, but he was also exhausted by the emotional and physical strain of the show.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 July 2026
Definition of exhaust
Verb
  • Trying to achieve broad appeal via franchises alone gets boring quickly.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
  • Perhaps Klassen got bored with his signature style and removed the eyes from the clock and table and boots in this book.
    — Casey Cep, New Yorker, 7 July 2026
Definition of bore

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