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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
His hardline immigration policies, which have left some international fans feeling unwelcome in the US, are overshadowing the countdown to kickoff.
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
Yet much of the very good work being done by followers of Jesus is overshadowed by many of the very bad things being done by followers of Jesus.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
It's often overshadowed by its more famous siblings, Ischia and Capri.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
Campi Flegrei Often overshadowed by Vesuvius, Campi Flegrei may actually pose the greater long-term threat.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
Yet much of the very good work being done by followers of Jesus is overshadowed by many of the very bad things being done by followers of Jesus.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
It's often overshadowed by its more famous siblings, Ischia and Capri.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
Campi Flegrei Often overshadowed by Vesuvius, Campi Flegrei may actually pose the greater long-term threat.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overshadow
Verb
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The Islamic Republic of Iran has accelerated its executions of dissidents and activists, with the true number of victims likely obscured by the regime’s internet censorship and blackout.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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The old model obscured the relationship between advertiser and editorial.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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When asked what would happen if funding support for the new positions ended, Smeltzer said part-time agreements were at-will and the positions could be eliminated if costs outweighed the benefits.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Still, the good generally outweighs the bad, giving viewers enough information to make an informed decision.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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About the same time the wild pigeons, which used to darken the sun with their flights, left here, never to return.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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As the skies darkened and a swift downpour swept through the ballpark, both teams turned to their bullpens.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Find her firming night cream, rich-lady face oil, and blurring tinted sunscreen among a trove of other beauty gems.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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The oil-free cream formula is anchored by spherical particles that absorb and refract light to blur dark spots, redness, and uneven texture without emphasizing the lines and pores that heavier concealers tend to magnify.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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Leaves and buds that are bitten by frost will blacken and shrivel, sometimes all over the plant.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
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The shrimp basket at B&J's Steak and Seafood includes a half pound of shrimp fried, grilled, blackened or boiled.—
Bill Dawers - For the AJC,
AJC.com,
2 June 2026
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“Overshadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overshadow. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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