Synonyms of overshadowing

overshadowing

verb

present participle of overshadow

1

as in obscuring

to make dark, dim, or indistinct

large trees overshadow the yard and darken the house for much of the day

Synonyms & Similar Words

• obscuring
• blurring
• darkening
• clouding
• blackening
• shrouding
• shadowing
• dimming
• overcasting
• beclouding
• eclipsing
• fogging
• hazing
• misting
• concealing
• obliterating
• covering
• shading
• dislimning
• hiding
• overclouding
• blearing
• bedimming
• befogging
• fuzzing (up)
• masking
• adumbrating
• camouflaging
• disguising
• blotting out
• veiling
• screening
• cloaking
• curtaining

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• illuminating
• lighting (up)
• brightening
• lightening
• revealing
• exposing
• uncovering
• illumining
• unveiling

2

as in outweighing

to be greater in importance than

later you'll find that verbal skills overshadow any skills you have at video games

Synonyms & Similar Words

• outweighing
• exceeding
• overbalancing
• outranking
• dwarfing
• signifying
• overweighing
• weighing
• meaning
• importing
• mattering
• transcending
• surpassing
• outstripping
• counting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overshadowing

Inspired by the Alhambra in Spain’s Granada, the mosque has a 33-meter (108-foot)-high minaret that overlooks the Seine River — complementing but not overshadowing the twin towers of nearby Notre Dame Cathedral. — ABC News, 18 July 2026

To be sure, the surge in the size and number of monster deals could be overshadowing other money-raising efforts from smaller companies and investment by smaller funds, industry experts said. — Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Meanwhile, Will’s brother Joseph (Hunter Doohan) and his girlfriend Thya (Luciane Buchanan) struggle to keep the tension from completely overshadowing the funeral. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026

Also, very few actors can convincingly share the screen with a non-professional actor without overshadowing them. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 6 July 2026

Both Richards and Ronnie Wood are locked in and the A-list guest stars from Paul McCartney to Robert Smith add tasteful accompaniment without overshadowing the band. — David Harris, SPIN, 6 July 2026

Last year, poor officiating became one of the league's biggest storylines, overshadowing everything from playoff races to the WNBA Finals. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026

On this side of the millennium, after a brief overshadowing by Greek yogurt in the early aughts, cottage cheese is firmly back on the minds of those considering their nutrition. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 July 2026

While the key group career transitions are referenced, White’s biography takes center stage, frequently overshadowing other aspects of the band’s story. — Prof. Mike Alleyne Ph.d, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026