in the shadow of
idiom
1
: very close to
a town located in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains
2
: in a position of being unnoticed because all the attention is given to someone else
She grew up in the shadow of her very popular sister.
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In Arenal, families can soak in natural hot springs and go zip-lining in the shadow of an epic volcano.
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Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Long existing in the shadow of bespoke, made-to-measure (or MTM) has been cast as the second-best option for those without the money—or the time—to enjoy tailoring’s ultimate expression.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
The haunting in Last Rites takes place in a small row house in the shadow of a coal refinery into which a family of eight is crammed, alongside a dog, three spirits, and some darker force that entered the house through a cursed mirror.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
The 2023 Pan American Games hosts propose to welcome the world to a place where Olympic events could unfold in the shadow of the Andes.
—Blythe Lawrence, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Long existing in the shadow of bespoke, made-to-measure (or MTM) has been cast as the second-best option for those without the money—or the time—to enjoy tailoring’s ultimate expression.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
The haunting in Last Rites takes place in a small row house in the shadow of a coal refinery into which a family of eight is crammed, alongside a dog, three spirits, and some darker force that entered the house through a cursed mirror.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
The 2023 Pan American Games hosts propose to welcome the world to a place where Olympic events could unfold in the shadow of the Andes.
—Blythe Lawrence, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in the shadow of
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“In the shadow of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20shadow%20of. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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