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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While reunion chatter surrounding former Hot Boys members and label leadership has often been overshadowed by tension, Juvie and Mannie have largely avoided the fray, choosing instead to build something new.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Her dominant freshman year was overshadowed by the following seasons, though, when she was suspended for an undisclosed reason.
—Zach Powell, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
In recent years, interruptions and dramatic gestures have overshadowed presidential messages.
—Nik Popli, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
This year’s 76th annual Berlinale has been marred by chaos and controversy that threaten to overshadow the films themselves.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Feb. 2026
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Her dominant freshman year was overshadowed by the following seasons, though, when she was suspended for an undisclosed reason.
—Zach Powell, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
In recent years, interruptions and dramatic gestures have overshadowed presidential messages.
—Nik Popli, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
This year’s 76th annual Berlinale has been marred by chaos and controversy that threaten to overshadow the films themselves.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Feb. 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 28 Feb. 2026.
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