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as in blurred
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
large trees overshadow the yard and darken the house for much of the day
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2
as in outweighed
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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as in obscured
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Recent Examples of overshadowed
Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2025
Notable events that have occurred – and have realistically overshadowed some technical releases from the OCC – include the forming of a strategic bitcoin reserve, announcing plans to amend tax treatment for cryptoassets, and a complete overhaul of crypto policy at the SEC.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Both receivers were valuable pieces to the offense last season but were overshadowed by young receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
In an era where physical and digital purchases have largely been overshadowed by streaming, that number stands out as one of the biggest first-week sales sums of the year.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
That overshadowed a fiscal third-quarter report that exceeded expectations on both lines.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
That admission overshadowed a better-than-expected quarterly report, with Nike surpassing analyst consensus forecasts on both lines.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
In two years there, Horn caught 98 passes for 1,008 yards, 7 touchdowns and emerged despite being overshadowed by other Buffaloes stars Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders.
—Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
The ability to make the plays in left field will be a process that will become among the more interesting storylines as spring training inches slowly towards the season opener on March 27 while baseball gets overshadowed by postseason college basketball.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
The Yankees might have been the New York team playing in the World Series, but even then, they were overshadowed by the Mets.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2025
Notable events that have occurred – and have realistically overshadowed some technical releases from the OCC – include the forming of a strategic bitcoin reserve, announcing plans to amend tax treatment for cryptoassets, and a complete overhaul of crypto policy at the SEC.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Both receivers were valuable pieces to the offense last season but were overshadowed by young receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
In an era where physical and digital purchases have largely been overshadowed by streaming, that number stands out as one of the biggest first-week sales sums of the year.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
That overshadowed a fiscal third-quarter report that exceeded expectations on both lines.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
That admission overshadowed a better-than-expected quarterly report, with Nike surpassing analyst consensus forecasts on both lines.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
In two years there, Horn caught 98 passes for 1,008 yards, 7 touchdowns and emerged despite being overshadowed by other Buffaloes stars Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders.
—Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
The ability to make the plays in left field will be a process that will become among the more interesting storylines as spring training inches slowly towards the season opener on March 27 while baseball gets overshadowed by postseason college basketball.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overshadowed
Verb
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In the crowded parish hall, a sea of limbs and phones and flashes of light obscured the painting.—
James Factora,
Them,
24 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, all these great locations and details are obscured constantly, muddled into blurry backgrounds.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But that benefit is speculative, would occur far in the future, and is clearly outweighed the obvious costs.—
Eswar Prasad,
Foreign Affairs,
3 Apr. 2025
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But the potential to detect and address health issues early on ultimately outweighed her fears.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The initial impression of prestige clouded critical considerations like fit, costs and expertise needed to address your challenges.—
Shanna Apitz,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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From my own personal trauma and experiences hearing false accusations about him all the time clouded my judgement and got the best of me.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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In order to produce so many shows, Marvel had to mine the depths of its archives which led to productions based on obscure characters that many fans didn't care about.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Provider tax The bill includes a rather obscure change that could cost the state millions of dollars and, in turn, a reduction in services.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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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
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There are no glamorous furnishings — just a French window, its blackened panes suggesting the dark of night.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Oct. 2022
Adjective
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In the early-dinner hours, before nightfall, white slashes of sunlight slip through cracks in the horizontal blinds and play through the dusky interior like a laser show.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
6 July 2025
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The wine selection highlights a broad curation of some of the region’s best wines, including from the Lagrein grape with its dusky dark fruit and full bodied structure.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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On our radar: the best pair of leggings on the market in a misty blue, relaxed T-shirts, and the brand’s ever-popular belt bag, which almost never goes below $30.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
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From misty forests in the Pacific Northwest to crimson mesas in the Utah desert, here are seven stunning spots to glamp this summer.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Its otherwise unassuming exterior hides a magnificent art collection as well as dim, plush interiors that look ripped from a David Lynch film.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Arrive early to give your eyes time to adjust to the dim twilight.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Overshadowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overshadowed. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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