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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
Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2025
Beren Cross, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Often overshadowed by their male counterparts, these artists–including Elaine de Kooning, Lee Krasner, and Joan Mitchell–were pioneers in their own right.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Disappointing to see talent overshadowed by carelessness.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
It has, at times, been overshadowed by larger nearby destinations like Louisville or Lexington, but thanks to its ideal location as a hub on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, that could be changing.
—Robin Roenker, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
The consumer price index came in slightly hotter than expected for August on Thursday, but the usually crucial inflation report was overshadowed by weekly jobless claims, which showed an unexpected jump to the highest level since October 2021.
—Sean Conlon,yun Li, CNBC, 11 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
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
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
He was not overshadowed by Muniz, who was starting his third game in a row.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Often overshadowed by their male counterparts, these artists–including Elaine de Kooning, Lee Krasner, and Joan Mitchell–were pioneers in their own right.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Disappointing to see talent overshadowed by carelessness.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
It has, at times, been overshadowed by larger nearby destinations like Louisville or Lexington, but thanks to its ideal location as a hub on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, that could be changing.
—Robin Roenker, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
The consumer price index came in slightly hotter than expected for August on Thursday, but the usually crucial inflation report was overshadowed by weekly jobless claims, which showed an unexpected jump to the highest level since October 2021.
—Sean Conlon,yun Li, CNBC, 11 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overshadowed
Verb
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Justin shares Jack with wife Hailey Baldwin Bieber, and while the couple often shares photos of their son, his face is often obscured.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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And while the game gives some basic tutorials for new abilities, a few mechanics seem intentionally obscured.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This week, the Fed is widely expected to cut interest rates, responding to a slowing labor market that’s outweighed the risk of inflationary price pressures.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In the interview, Jenkins acknowledged the legislation includes some provisions that could help people, like temporary tax breaks for seniors, but said those are outweighed by cuts to programs millions rely on.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Over the weekend, around 16,000 people paid their respects to the designer at his funeral chamber at the Armani Teatro designed by Tadao Ando, filled with white flowers and paper lanterns on the floor in a diagonal grid formation dimly lit up the darkened venue.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Since opening in 1991, the café has blurred the lines between restaurant, nightclub, and theater.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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For two days, climbers and onlookers gathered around a 45-foot wall—an ephemeral monument suspended above water—where the edges between sport, spectacle, and cultural communion blurred.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
9 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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Over the years, his legacy has been clouded by reports of difficult behavior, as well as the author’s own history of antisemitic remarks, which his family publicly apologized for in 2020.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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The outlook for global innovation is clouded by declining investment, according to the survey.—
Reuters 14 hr ago,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For instance, in a now obscure 1944 speech, Franklin Delano Roosevelt argued that the American Revolution remained an incomplete project.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Sep. 2025
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Department and team-level metrics expose inefficiency that company-wide averages often obscure.—
Heidi Farris,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 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 18 Sep. 2025.
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