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outshine

verb

ˌau̇t-ˈshīn How to pronounce outshine (audio)
Definition of outshinenext
as in to surpass
to be greater, better, or stronger than the trumpeter outshines all of his fellow band members

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Recent Examples of outshine Some have considered this a case of hackery outshining artistry. — Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026 Even Nvidia – a chipmaker itself – is up just 22% this year, posting modest gains compared to other chipmakers that are outshining Big Tech. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 But Brooks’ boundless enthusiasm – passion that’s too big for his body to contain – outshines all of that. — Heather Bushman, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 According to the hypothesis, a black hole star would be embedded in a growing galaxy, too, but its light could easily outshine and obscure the surrounding stars. — Lee Billings, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outshine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outshine
  1. surpass
  2. exceed
  3. eclipse
  4. better
  5. top
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  • The 5-foot-5 sophomore defensive specialist has become an invaluable player for the Wildcats (21-0, 2-0), who are trying to win their second straight North Suburban Conference title and surpass their 2025 Class 4A supersectional appearance.
    — Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Lake Mary’s freshman quarterback Max Campbell surpassed 200 yards passing with a 41-yard throw to Kel Gainer.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of surpass
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  • Approximately 96% met or exceeded their cost-savings plans, compared with 80% of followers.
    — Magda Paslaru, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • At current prices exceeding 6 dollars per gallon, fuel costs for just one harvester top 1,200 dollars daily.
    — , CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of exceed
Verb
  • Trump has pushed back on calls to strengthen regulation of the technology, claiming that doing so could cause China to eclipse America on AI.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • On average, a Costco shopper makes 31 trips annually, spending $99 per visit for a total annual outlay of $3,043 – figures that comfortably eclipse competitors like Sam’s Club and BJ’s, Numerator said.
    — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of eclipse
Verb
  • Yet again, nobody on the field bettered the Bosnian’s 13 defensive contributions, the majority of which came down to his nine clearances.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Parton dedicated her life and career to bettering the world in so many ways, from her Dollywood theme park to her Imagination Library, which has promoted childhood literacy through delivering millions of books to children.
    — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of better
Verb
  • The whole was topped not by a cupola or a cross but a small pennant, on which the Festival emblem had been drawn in crayons in a rather amateurish hand.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • That fall, the Rebels would finish 10-0, topped Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl and claim a share of the national championship.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of top

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“Outshine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outshine. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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