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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Beets are also low-growing plants that won’t overshadow other companion plants for garlic.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
The Deb dispute is playing out across different fronts in Los Angeles and Australia, overshadowing the feel-good movie about outback teens attending a debutante ball.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
If left unchecked, the discourse will overshadow the important work that must be done.
—Denise Horland, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
His hot stretches were overshadowed in his mind by some struggles late in the spring, creating a stretch of self-doubt.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
The Deb dispute is playing out across different fronts in Los Angeles and Australia, overshadowing the feel-good movie about outback teens attending a debutante ball.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
If left unchecked, the discourse will overshadow the important work that must be done.
—Denise Horland, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
His hot stretches were overshadowed in his mind by some struggles late in the spring, creating a stretch of self-doubt.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 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 24 Apr. 2026.
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