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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
This constant barrage overshadows the self-care experience, hijacking my focus and frankly, tiring me out.
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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
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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But in a market where definitional confusion obscures risk and competitive tensions drive narratives, distinguishing signal from noise is increasingly critical and difficult.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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China, by contrast, communicates through political rhetoric that obscures bureaucratic intent.—
Lizzi C. Lee,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Galloway said the joy of actually using money—spending it or giving it away—vastly outweighs any possible upside of being one of the world’s many billionaires.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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If the cost outweighs the benefit for your household, vote No.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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While Waze still focuses on driving, this integration blurs the lines between the two apps.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Touch in Sol’s fan-favorite primer smooths skin with a lightweight, velvety finish that blurs the appearance of pores and grips onto makeup in place all day.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The tree produces an annual fall harvest of walnuts, enclosed in a green husk that darkens when ripe.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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When the sky darkens, her stomach clenches.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Overshadows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overshadows. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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