1
as in obscuring
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 outweighing
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 overshadowing
Anthrax ecology The bacteria that cause anthrax are forever associated with weapons that destroy people, overshadowing their ecologically complex role in animals and soils that sustain humanity.
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Hannah Kinzer, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Rising oil and gas prices from regional fighting become an urgent EU priority, overshadowing negotiations on Ukraine aid.
—Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Some social media users thought the integration risked overshadowing the awards.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
People have the desire to evolve together, and get past the minor annoyances of a Gemini being too flighty for an intense Scorpio or a Leo’s dramatics overshadowing Taurus’s kindness.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
Early fundraising disclosures highlight stark contrasts in Maryland’s competitive Democratic congressional primaries, with David Trone’s personal wealth overshadowing April McClain Delaney’s campaign while Kweisi Mfume maintains a strong cash advantage over challengers.
—Ben Mause, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2026
Instead, the party has been increasingly consumed by internal leadership battles and strategic disagreements, often overshadowing its role within government.
—Sam Mkokeli, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
In the opening portion of his press conference, Powell avoided answering most questions about the extraordinary political backdrop overshadowing the meeting, including questions about the Department of Justice’s criminal investigation into the Fed chief.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Dusty May’s Wolverines have the best shot with the most talented frontcourt in the sport, which is overshadowing the brilliant play of point guard Elliot Cadeau.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Hannah Kinzer, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Rising oil and gas prices from regional fighting become an urgent EU priority, overshadowing negotiations on Ukraine aid.
—Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Some social media users thought the integration risked overshadowing the awards.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
People have the desire to evolve together, and get past the minor annoyances of a Gemini being too flighty for an intense Scorpio or a Leo’s dramatics overshadowing Taurus’s kindness.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
Early fundraising disclosures highlight stark contrasts in Maryland’s competitive Democratic congressional primaries, with David Trone’s personal wealth overshadowing April McClain Delaney’s campaign while Kweisi Mfume maintains a strong cash advantage over challengers.
—Ben Mause, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2026
Instead, the party has been increasingly consumed by internal leadership battles and strategic disagreements, often overshadowing its role within government.
—Sam Mkokeli, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
In the opening portion of his press conference, Powell avoided answering most questions about the extraordinary political backdrop overshadowing the meeting, including questions about the Department of Justice’s criminal investigation into the Fed chief.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Dusty May’s Wolverines have the best shot with the most talented frontcourt in the sport, which is overshadowing the brilliant play of point guard Elliot Cadeau.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overshadowing
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Frankly, it’s been hard to keep up—and the BlackRock CEO wrote that the drama and uncertainty threatened by day-to-day headlines may be obscuring longer-term trends.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The secretive giving is the latest example of how outside groups are obscuring their spending in competitive campaigns.—
Clara Ence Morse,
Washington Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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The universe is overrun with dark matter, outweighing the ordinary stuff that stars and planets are made of five-to-one.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
5 Mar. 2026
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Some cities are pricier than others potentially outweighing the pros the city has to offer.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Today, that boundary is blurring.—
The AI Insider,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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BeautyBarrier's new priming lotion creates a soft-focus, blurring finish and helps makeup stick to the skin for flawless, all-day wear.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Two things persuaded Haagy to shelve his own plant research and zero in on the mystery of sky-darkening smog.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Oh, and the grief was almost a person of its own, darkening the minds of some of the characters as much as any lightless corridor could darken a space.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Overshadowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overshadowing. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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