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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His birth overshadowed by his family’s greatest tragedy, Daniel found succor in movies and willed himself into the dreamworld of Hollywood.—David Kamp, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025 Make sure the assertive seasonings and pasta don't overshadow the delicate crab.—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025 Here’s more in this story that proves forgiveness can overshadow tragedy.—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025 All of that has largely been overshadowed by Iraq.—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for overshadow
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of overshadow was
before the 12th century
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