overshadowing

present participle of overshadow

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of overshadowing The wider narrative was crucial too — Mbappe was overshadowing his then Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Lionel Messi in possibly the latter’s last game at a World Cup. Max Mathews, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025 The balance lies in using these tools to enhance the story without interrupting or overshadowing authenticity. Colin Dougan, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025 Celanese — The chemical manufacturer tanked 15% after the company’s CEO said demand remains weak and uncertain, overshadowing a second-quarter earnings beat. Sarah Min, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025 The Mets struggles continue as their losing streak now reached six, even overshadowing a historic night for the franchise. James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2025 Fortive’s Ralliant spinoff was a perfect case of structure overshadowing earnings. Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025 This short-term challenge appears to be overshadowing the long-term growth prospects of the company’s emerging pharmaceutical pipeline. Trefis Team, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 The Princess of Wales recently wore a trio of similar ensembles following a report by the Sunday Times, which claimed that there was concern about Kate’s style overshadowing her charity work and that there was a possibility of changing the policy surrounding sharing her fashion details. Stephanie Petit, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025 But some of the Season 8 drama is overshadowing whatever’s happening with the show. Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 18 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overshadowing
Verb
  • The distance blur can also be dramatic, obscuring your view of what’s to come and essentially hiding its beauty.
    Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Then there’s a period where addiction is obscuring whatever that initial wound is.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Technology companies led the way higher, outweighing declines in communication services and other sectors.
    Alex Veiga, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Indeed, the tariffs did not even help the manufacturing firms they were designed to protect, with higher input costs and retaliatory tariffs outweighing the direct benefits of the tariff policy.
    Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Over three decades, the community has witnessed the Chens’ children growing up—attending their sports games, hearing them practice piano in the restaurant, and blurring the line between customer and friend.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
  • However, that is a small price to pay for blurring fine lines without Botox.
    Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Flowers are typically pale blue to lavender, darkening along the midrib and toward the tip of each petal.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Check the butter for signs of spoiling, including darkening, a foul odor, and/or a sour taste.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025

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“Overshadowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overshadowing. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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