Synonyms of outshine

outshine

verb

ˌau̇t-ˈshīn 

as in to surpass

to be greater, better, or stronger than

the trumpeter outshines all of his fellow band members

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surpass
• exceed
• eclipse
• better
• top
• outdo
• excel
• outstrip
• transcend
• beat
• outdistance
• outclass
• outmatch
• overcome
• overshadow
• overtop
• outgun
• master
• outpace
• tower (over)
• defeat
• outrun
• outperform
• outweigh
• best
• one-up
• go one better
• conquer
• worst
• subdue
• surmount
• run circles around
• outcompete
• win (against)
• prevail (over)
• outrace
• triumph (over)
• trump
• shame
• clobber
• trounce
• lick
• crush
• rout
• trim
• overmatch
• thrash
• whip
• overbear
• overpass
• outbalance
• drub
• wallop
• skunk

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lose (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outshine

In a World Cup boasting a galaxy of stars, a lunch-bucket team of blue-collar everymen may wind up outshining them all. — Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

What's more, astronomers believe tonight (July 14) may be the best time to spot the comet, as a new moon means our celestial neighbor won't outshine it in the night sky. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Having scored four of Spain’s five goals in the group stage, Oyarzabal has struggled to find the same opportunities to be decisive in the knockout rounds and Mikel Merino has outshone him from the bench. — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 13 July 2026

Trekking company Ian Taylor Trekking calls it one of the best treks in the world on the company blog, noting that the ruins, passes and camp moments often outshine the final destination. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026