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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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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
Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2025
Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Compelling as that is, the mystery of Roman's whereabouts is nearly overshadowed by the arrival of a serial killer that's equal parts Jigsaw and the Riddler.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
But the Pete Alonso sweepstakes was largely overshadowed last offseason.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Often overshadowed by Shenandoah National Park, only 30 miles away, Woodstock is much more than a stop along the way.
—Tykesha Spivey Burton, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
That overshadowed better-than-expected second-quarter results.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
With Oud Zarian, the oud itself becomes the star, supported but never overshadowed by ginger, patchouli, and vanilla.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
The loss overshadowed what looked like a breakthrough in the closing minutes.
—Jayden Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Still, that fair remains overshadowed by the World’s Columbian Exposition and its White City that Chicago had erected 40 years previously.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Adjective
However, this year, the spectacle was overshadowed by controversy when videos surfaced of tourists leaving their vehicles and crowding dangerously close to the animals in order to get the best pictures and videos.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Compelling as that is, the mystery of Roman's whereabouts is nearly overshadowed by the arrival of a serial killer that's equal parts Jigsaw and the Riddler.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
But the Pete Alonso sweepstakes was largely overshadowed last offseason.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Often overshadowed by Shenandoah National Park, only 30 miles away, Woodstock is much more than a stop along the way.
—Tykesha Spivey Burton, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
That overshadowed better-than-expected second-quarter results.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
With Oud Zarian, the oud itself becomes the star, supported but never overshadowed by ginger, patchouli, and vanilla.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
The loss overshadowed what looked like a breakthrough in the closing minutes.
—Jayden Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Still, that fair remains overshadowed by the World’s Columbian Exposition and its White City that Chicago had erected 40 years previously.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overshadowed
Verb
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From New Zealand, up to 73% of the sun will be obscured at sunrise.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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In those interviews, the faces of victims were obscured to protect their identities.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For Jakob, excitement soon outweighed a lingering case of imposter syndrome.—
Jordan Runtagh,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Despite those numbers, some residents questioned whether the economic benefits outweighed the potential long-term impacts.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Usually, Meghan has posted photos of their children with their faces blurred out, or in poses where their face is unseen.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
5 Sep. 2025
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Ratti’s brand of optimism has always blurred the line between big data and surveillance, and, as a robotics pioneer, he’s also long gravitated toward the post-human, the dream of a world made and managed by machines.—
Kate Wagner,
Curbed,
5 Sep. 2025
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
Verb
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That means the blood-red moon will climb above the eastern horizon already darkened, creating a dramatic but challenging sight.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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But over the years, his halcyon memories of swimming there with family and friends have darkened to a cold, isolated present.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His awkward body language and soft gaze exhibit a boyish tenderness, clouded only by the erratic outbursts of his condition.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Aug. 2025
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The better-than-expected results were clouded by concerns over Nvidia's future in China.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The brand’s giant green owl mascot dances badly, makes obscure pop culture references and pokes fun at the company’s push notifications.—
Leeron Walter,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, compared to 2005’s Broken Flowers, this is a wilfully obscure step back to his deadpan, experimental roots, a gentle, almost deliberately un-film that is best not viewed in too much proximity to the witching hour.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
31 Aug. 2025
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
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“Overshadowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overshadowed. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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