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as in obscures
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 outweighs
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 overshadows
That freak accident overshadows – literally – the whole film.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
This constant barrage overshadows the self-care experience, hijacking my focus and frankly, tiring me out.
—Caelan McMichael, Allure, 7 Oct. 2025
Relatedness fades when competition overshadows connection.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The victory by Cerritos also overshadows another outstanding performance from Comanche quarterback Alex Lundsberg, who completed 21 of 38 passes for 367 yards and three touchdowns.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
But his polarizing persona overshadows the genius and genuine appeal of those products.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2025
John Hopewell, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
This constant barrage overshadows the self-care experience, hijacking my focus and frankly, tiring me out.
—Caelan McMichael, Allure, 7 Oct. 2025
Relatedness fades when competition overshadows connection.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The victory by Cerritos also overshadows another outstanding performance from Comanche quarterback Alex Lundsberg, who completed 21 of 38 passes for 367 yards and three touchdowns.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
But his polarizing persona overshadows the genius and genuine appeal of those products.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overshadows
Verb
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However, the headline advance obscures the weakness below the surface, a growing concern for investors.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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For the next few minutes, the tree obscures at least one of the men.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Cook said the risk of further weakness in the labor market outweighs the risk of rising inflation.—
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CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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But global need far outweighs that support.—
NPR,
NPR,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The result is a bittersweet dramedy about rejection, resilience and legacy that blurs fiction and reality.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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The answer has become even less clear as the line blurs between Wall Street incumbents like Citi and fintech disruptors like Robinhood.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Elsewhere, an unexpected power shift darkens the brotherhood bond between Phil (Adrian Holmes) and Geoffrey (Jimmy Akingbola), whose loyalties to the Banks family are tested.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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The dishwasher often darkens and discolors aluminum cookware.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Overshadows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overshadows. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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