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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His birth overshadowed by his family’s greatest tragedy, Daniel found succor in movies and willed himself into the dreamworld of Hollywood.
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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
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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
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“Overshadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overshadow. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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