outshine
verb
out·shine
ˌau̇t-ˈshīn 
outshone
ˌau̇t-ˈshōn
especially British -ˈshän
or outshined; outshining
1
a
: to shine brighter than
b
: to excel in splendor or showiness
: to shine out
Synonyms
Examples of outshine in a Sentence
She outshines all the other actors in the film.
the trumpeter outshines all of his fellow band members
Recent Examples on the Web
The pink diamond ring outshines most of the other lots in the auction—which is really saying something.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2024
Podcast advertising has emerged as a front-runner, outshining traditional and digital advertising avenues.
—Curt Steinhorst, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
While that's a big jump, some VPN companies still outshine it.
—PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024
O’Brian, meanwhile, turns in a star-making performance, packed with undeniable charisma that outshines even her impressive physique, in her first major dramatic role.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2024
In business, practical experience usually outshines theoretical knowledge by a wide margin.
—Abdo Riani, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
No Filter During Totality The Sun’s disk outshines the corona by a million times.
—Michael E. Bakich, Discover Magazine, 24 Feb. 2024
Expect a close game, but ultimately, the Mavs' offensive firepower, fueled by the electric Dallas crowd, will outshine the Suns' star power.
—Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 25 Jan. 2024
The 22-year-old outshined his rivals to create a historic Irish win in 7:40.94.
—Paras Jan, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2024
Podcast advertising has emerged as a front-runner, outshining traditional and digital advertising avenues.
—Curt Steinhorst, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
While that's a big jump, some VPN companies still outshine it.
—PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024
O’Brian, meanwhile, turns in a star-making performance, packed with undeniable charisma that outshines even her impressive physique, in her first major dramatic role.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2024
In business, practical experience usually outshines theoretical knowledge by a wide margin.
—Abdo Riani, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
No Filter During Totality The Sun’s disk outshines the corona by a million times.
—Michael E. Bakich, Discover Magazine, 24 Feb. 2024
Expect a close game, but ultimately, the Mavs' offensive firepower, fueled by the electric Dallas crowd, will outshine the Suns' star power.
—Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 25 Jan. 2024
The 22-year-old outshined his rivals to create a historic Irish win in 7:40.94.
—Paras Jan, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
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“Outshine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outshine. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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outshine
verb
out·shine
(ˈ)au̇t-ˈshīn
outshone
-ˈshōn
; outshining
; outshining
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