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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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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
Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
So the overshadowed former play has only been rarely seen.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
So, the overshadowed former play has only been rarely seen.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 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
Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
The funding raise overshadowed Oracle's better-than-expected results, sending shares down nearly 9% on Thursday.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 13 June 2026
Despite the milestone, it was overshadowed by growing reports of marital strain and ongoing speculation about infidelity.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Those issues never fully disappeared but were overshadowed by the brilliance of the soccer.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
The measure has been overshadowed by a separate proposal backed by the SEIU United Healthcare Workers West to impose a one-time, 5% tax on billionaire’s wealth.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
In danger of being thoroughly overshadowed, Ohtani hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning to close the gap before Pirates left-hander Gregory Soto could close out the game.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
As the place’s name implies, soccer is televised, but can be overshadowed by horseracing events that leave locals tossing their betting forms in frustration.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
Johnson and Brady felt King’s comedic timing and quick wit often overshadowed the genuine depth of his basketball knowledge.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Adjective
Oliver Bonk, the 22nd pick in the 2023 draft, may be the most overshadowed former first-round pick in recent Flyers history.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
So the overshadowed former play has only been rarely seen.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
So, the overshadowed former play has only been rarely seen.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 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
And much of their Finals journey was overshadowed by the OJ Simpson case that began with a white Ford Bronco slowly driving down Southern California freeways in the middle of the opening game.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
The funding raise overshadowed Oracle's better-than-expected results, sending shares down nearly 9% on Thursday.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 13 June 2026
Despite the milestone, it was overshadowed by growing reports of marital strain and ongoing speculation about infidelity.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Those issues never fully disappeared but were overshadowed by the brilliance of the soccer.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
The measure has been overshadowed by a separate proposal backed by the SEIU United Healthcare Workers West to impose a one-time, 5% tax on billionaire’s wealth.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
In danger of being thoroughly overshadowed, Ohtani hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning to close the gap before Pirates left-hander Gregory Soto could close out the game.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
As the place’s name implies, soccer is televised, but can be overshadowed by horseracing events that leave locals tossing their betting forms in frustration.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
Johnson and Brady felt King’s comedic timing and quick wit often overshadowed the genuine depth of his basketball knowledge.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overshadowed
Adjective
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For one thing, near-infrared light can pass through thin clouds, so an obscured sky wouldn't prevent communication.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
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Earl Hindman scored the role of Wilson, the Taylor's wise (and facially obscured) neighbor, on Home Improvement, appearing in 203 episodes of the series.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Spielberg, who inducted the singer-songwriter into the Hall of Fame, praised the power of authentic storytelling in an age increasingly blurred by algorithms and artificial intelligence.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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The lines defining where a digital transaction ends and a physical retail experience begins have blurred into irrelevance.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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But Tran’s parents argue his actions posed a risk to the public, including innocent passengers like Harlow, that outweighed any need for an immediate arrest.—
Brittany Wallman,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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In 2024, the population reached the 9 million mark, as immigration far outweighed the impact of declining fertility rates.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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She’s talked up her push to convert darkened streetlights, many of them stripped of their copper wire, to solar power.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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In the darkened foyer, Ember contemplated this unassuming bit of paper, momentarily paralyzed by a mixture of dread and excitement stirred together, an overpowering sensation that oozed from the crown of her head, down the length of her body, then hardened, like a soft golden resin becoming solid.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Trump and Iran’s lead negotiator signed an agreement on Monday to extend a tenuous ceasefire by 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, raising hopes for an end to the historic energy shock that has roiled global markets and clouded the growth outlook.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Still, the entire regulatory review was clouded by charges of political favoritism and cronyism.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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One of the great aspects of my tablet is its lighting, whether it's being used in bright sunlight or on a dimmed plane.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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The pleasantly buzzy ballroom, cast in semi-dimmed lighting, filled with excited chatter and clinking silverware, felt like a slightly unwieldy wedding reception.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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The interlocking puzzle of the iPhone, GPS and Google Maps was a moment when multiple strands of technological development, some of them obscure and many with deep links to the US military, converged into a single life-changing package.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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What has changed in recent years, however, is that prediction markets are no longer an obscure pastime enjoyed by political junkies.—
Matt Motta,
The Conversation,
16 June 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
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“Overshadowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overshadowed. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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