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

The reports and rumors, the endless stream of shifting scandals, have developed their own momentum, often overshadowing the actual work. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

In recent weeks, ongoing debate regarding the eligibility of transgender players in the WNBA has made the league a lightning rod for controversy, at times overshadowing the elite basketball being played during the 2026 season. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Our players understand that, too, without making any one game or any one series just overshadowing the next. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Apollo had pioneered a new credit and insurance business that was quickly overshadowing its LBO business. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 20 Aug. 2026

However, Cramer argued those concerns are overshadowing signs of resilience in the economy. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

No Ritz-Carlton or Four Seasons resorts are hiking up nightly rates and overshadowing the small-town charm. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026

While a handful in Congress are taking the issue of AI oversight and transparency seriously, the debate over preemption risks overshadowing the broader goal of establishing a federal AI governance framework. — Caleb Knapp, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026

This strategic change also ensures the foldable gets its spotlight without other new models overshadowing it. — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026