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as in to obscure
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
large trees overshadow the yard and darken the house for much of the day
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Recent Examples of overshadow
Others warned the director that Jonas’ presence could overshadow the film.
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Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
The style was made famous when Grace Kelly wore a necklace in the design in her movie High Society, but today it can sometimes be overshadowed by a slew of other hit designs at the house.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
But all that overshadows how the 2025-26 edition of the Avalanche became the league’s best team in the regular season.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2026
Unfortunately, the Iran war has overshadowed this development.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
The style was made famous when Grace Kelly wore a necklace in the design in her movie High Society, but today it can sometimes be overshadowed by a slew of other hit designs at the house.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
But all that overshadows how the 2025-26 edition of the Avalanche became the league’s best team in the regular season.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2026
Unfortunately, the Iran war has overshadowed this development.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overshadow
Verb
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But what exactly happens to these baby stars next isn't always clear (literally) because they are buried deep within clouds of dark, dusty gas that obscure them.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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All of that mythology, though, can obscure the real story.—
Jimmy Jellinek,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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Does the importance of digital literacy outweigh the potential developmental risks?—
Austin Elias-de Jesus,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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This is because the mass of unsustainable brands outweighs sustainable ones.—
Andre Claudio,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Note that unpeeled bananas will darken in color and may become mushy, but the fruit inside will still be perfectly fine to use.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Skies darkened around the same time over Lake Norman, with a light rain in Mooresville and a slight pickup in winds.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2026
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Martinez is throwing some blurs these days after returning this season following Tommy John surgery in June 2024.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Two of Horner's former teachers – both requesting their faces be blurred – delivered some of the most emotional testimony of the day.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Loss of valuables in the ruins The exteriors of some buildings remained blackened from the flames.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The exteriors of some buildings remained blackened from the flames, a reminder of the tragedy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Overshadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overshadow. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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