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 If Henderson can outshine the bigger names, the Brewers could be OK. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026 The immense gravity of these cosmic titans causes the surrounding gas and dust to glow brightly, meaning that AGNs can outshine the combined light of every star in the galaxies that house them. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2026 But doubt crept into the stands as the game wore on, the mounting tension at times outshining the spiritwear. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026 McNeely’s portrait of a laboring mother, swathed in glowing fields of chartreuse, outshines (again, literally) art history’s greats. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outshine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outshine
  1. surpass
  2. exceed
  3. eclipse
  4. better
  5. top
Verb
  • Job growth surpassed expectations in October, new data showed Friday, with the US economy adding 165,000 jobs.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026
  • But Yamazaki’s new Godzilla Minus Zero doesn’t so much try to surpass its predecessor as to cap it like a protective bookend.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of surpass
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  • If the heat produced exceeds the system’s ability to dissipate it, internal temperatures can rise and affect operating reliability.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • However, the Times reported that China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology listed more than 400 different humanoid models in production and had rolled out numbers exceeding 40,000 units in the first half of 2026.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of exceed
Verb
  • Save for an anomalous multi-core Cinebench result and some finishes within the margin of error, the PROLED XDR MacBook Pro eclipsed the outgoing 16-inch model at every opportunity, with the same chip.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Overall domestic theatrical revenue has already eclipsed $8 billion, a milestone the industry didn’t cross last year until December.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of eclipse
Verb
  • On top of emphasizing a core value set aimed at bettering the working class, many DSA candidates tapped into voter frustrations with the larger political system.
    — Elena Moore, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Forty-three percent of US adults say the federal government is effective at bettering people’s lives, down from 51% in 2025, according to a new Bentley University-Gallup survey.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of better
Verb
  • The Sukhothai-style tom yum noodle soup is a must-order, and encapsulates the best of Thai noodle soups with a deeply savory-acidic broth topped with bouncy fish cakes, meatballs, and rice noodles.
    — Ali Domrongchai, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The Man With The Bag follows in the wake of Amazon MGM Studios holiday comedies Candy Cane Lane (2023), starring Eddie Murphy; Red One (2024), featuring an ensemble cast topped by Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, and Oh.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of top

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“Outshine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outshine. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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