Examples of overshadow in a Sentence
The pitcher's outstanding performance should not overshadow the achievements of the rest of the team.
large trees overshadow the yard and darken the house for much of the day
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Often overshadowed by glitzy nearby resort towns like Cannes and Nice, Juan-les-Pins boasts some of the most fascinating history and stunning beaches in the region.
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Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
News of Starmer's troubles overshadowed the woes of his rivals on the right and left.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Dory Sign, however, is a reminder of how technology can improve something as simple as a sign without overshadowing the product’s most basic purpose, which in this case is effective and delightful communication.
—ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
Rejecting the gift too honestly would overshadow the thoughtfulness behind it.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
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Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
News of Starmer's troubles overshadowed the woes of his rivals on the right and left.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Dory Sign, however, is a reminder of how technology can improve something as simple as a sign without overshadowing the product’s most basic purpose, which in this case is effective and delightful communication.
—ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
Rejecting the gift too honestly would overshadow the thoughtfulness behind it.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for overshadow
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“Overshadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overshadow. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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