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to make dark, dim, or indistinct
large trees overshadow the yard and darken the house for much of the day
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to be greater in importance than
later you'll find that verbal skills overshadow any skills you have at video games
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Recent Examples of overshadowed
Alex Valdes, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Washington had long forfeited its campaign of aiding opposition forces that had become overshadowed by more radical elements.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, the directors singled out shows like Aaron Sorkin’s Sports Night in 1999 (a year ahead of the Aaron Sorkin–Thomas Schlamme awards curve for The West Wing), the overshadowed–by–The Sopranos HBO drama Deadwood in 2004, and the cult hit Pushing Daisies in 2008.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2025
ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
The allegations overshadowed Noma’s $1,500-a-head pop-up restaurant in Los Angeles.
—Laurie Kellman, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
The news overshadowed first-quarter beats on the top and bottom lines.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Belichick led the Tar Heels to a 4-8 record in his first season in Chapel Hill, but a string of off-field headlines largely overshadowed the team.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
After three years without a host, a trio who got overshadowed by the Slap and too many appearances by Jimmy Kimmel, O’Brien was a welcome presence on the 2025 stage.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
The photos were never published in the UK and was immediately overshadowed by the news of Kate Middleton’s pregnancy.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 7 Mar. 2026
But the Grammy winner’s music career became overshadowed by her personal struggles and growing concerns about her mental health, as the New York Times and other outlets reported.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
For many longtime DeKalb residents, the scandal overshadowed what had once been seen as a breakthrough moment in the county's political history.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The arrests came during and shortly after his playing career and overshadowed portions of his legacy.
—Alex Valdes, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Washington had long forfeited its campaign of aiding opposition forces that had become overshadowed by more radical elements.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, the directors singled out shows like Aaron Sorkin’s Sports Night in 1999 (a year ahead of the Aaron Sorkin–Thomas Schlamme awards curve for The West Wing), the overshadowed–by–The Sopranos HBO drama Deadwood in 2004, and the cult hit Pushing Daisies in 2008.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2025
Verb
The allegations overshadowed Noma's $1,500-a-head pop-up restaurant in Los Angeles.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
The allegations overshadowed Noma’s $1,500-a-head pop-up restaurant in Los Angeles.
—Laurie Kellman, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
The news overshadowed first-quarter beats on the top and bottom lines.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Belichick led the Tar Heels to a 4-8 record in his first season in Chapel Hill, but a string of off-field headlines largely overshadowed the team.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
After three years without a host, a trio who got overshadowed by the Slap and too many appearances by Jimmy Kimmel, O’Brien was a welcome presence on the 2025 stage.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
The photos were never published in the UK and was immediately overshadowed by the news of Kate Middleton’s pregnancy.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 7 Mar. 2026
But the Grammy winner’s music career became overshadowed by her personal struggles and growing concerns about her mental health, as the New York Times and other outlets reported.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
For many longtime DeKalb residents, the scandal overshadowed what had once been seen as a breakthrough moment in the county's political history.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overshadowed
Adjective
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In an ordinary car with an ordinary dash, all of that would live behind the cluster and relatively obscured from view, or ignored.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
18 Feb. 2026
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If your writing is dense, disorganized, or overloaded with technical jargon, the value of the underlying work can become obscured.—
Angelique Parashis,
IEEE Spectrum,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The final days of our ordeal blurred into a nightmare of torment, wandering while daylight lasted and huddling under open shelters at night, shaking with cold.—
Elwyn "Bud" Myers,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
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The shoreline blurred softly in the background while her gold chains and earrings caught the afternoon glow.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Laird said the potential benefits outweighed his concerns.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Any possible upside is greatly outweighed by the risks of addiction and other health consequences, Kraus says.—
Erica Sweeney,
EverydayHealth.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As scientists often find darkened teeth in ancient burials, other factors can contribute to a black appearance, notably the chewing of betel leaves.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui posted a video to X over the weekend, showing a dazzling view of auroras spreading like a tall blanket over the darkened Earth below.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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At the budget hearing in September, confusion over that chain of command clouded the debate.—
Jenny Staletovich,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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The outlook for the job market — and the entire economy — is clouded by the war with Iran.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For many of us, stemmed crystal sparkled under the dimmed light of a breakfront while a collection of coffee mugs were stacked gingerly on top of each other in a shuttered cabinet.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The structures of the UK distribution landscape are so limited and obscure.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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The two sides are working out terms related to artificial intelligence, streaming residuals, and health and pension funding — along with more obscure subjects like exclusivity windows for TV series regulars.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The land, unfenced, abuts a bald blackened hillside that must be public land.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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In its time open, fueled by fans of its blackened mahi and buttery lobster rolls, owner Mike Smith has expanded his footprint, moving into a larger stall in the popular food hall — which has allowed for a menu expansion, as well.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Dec. 2022
Cite this Entry
“Overshadowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overshadowed. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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