Synonyms
Examples of overshadow in a Sentence
The pitcher's outstanding performance should not overshadow the achievements of the rest of the team.
large trees overshadow the yard and darken the house for much of the day
Recent Examples on the Web
However, my desire to meet him overshadows most of my attempts to date others.
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Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
But more than a week after Mayor Todd Gloria rolled out his ambitious plan to convert a long-vacant warehouse along Kettner Boulevard into a 1,000-bed haven for those with no place to live, the lack of details surrounding the project may be overshadowing the idea.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024
Once known as a celebrated football star, the notorious trial far overshadowed the former athlete's contributions on the field, becoming the defining factor in his legacy.
—Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Marković’s death remained unsolved, and Delon was thereafter shadowed, though never overshadowed, by an air of menace.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2024
There’s a luxe feel to every corner, from the plush linens to the striped wallpaper and toile window treatments, but nothing overshadows the property’s main focal point: the views.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
Hunger in Gaza is overshadowing the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, a typically joyous festival during which families celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
—Tia Goldenberg and Wafaa Shurafa, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2024
Overemphasis on personal brand: An influencer’s personal brand may overshadow the company’s brand, leading to a blurring of lines between personal and professional.
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—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2024
Intimate details of Willis and Wade's personal lives were aired in court in mid-February, overshadowing the serious allegations in one of four criminal cases against the Republican former president.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2024
Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
But more than a week after Mayor Todd Gloria rolled out his ambitious plan to convert a long-vacant warehouse along Kettner Boulevard into a 1,000-bed haven for those with no place to live, the lack of details surrounding the project may be overshadowing the idea.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024
Once known as a celebrated football star, the notorious trial far overshadowed the former athlete's contributions on the field, becoming the defining factor in his legacy.
—Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Marković’s death remained unsolved, and Delon was thereafter shadowed, though never overshadowed, by an air of menace.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2024
There’s a luxe feel to every corner, from the plush linens to the striped wallpaper and toile window treatments, but nothing overshadows the property’s main focal point: the views.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
Hunger in Gaza is overshadowing the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, a typically joyous festival during which families celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
—Tia Goldenberg and Wafaa Shurafa, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2024
Overemphasis on personal brand: An influencer’s personal brand may overshadow the company’s brand, leading to a blurring of lines between personal and professional.
4.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2024
Intimate details of Willis and Wade's personal lives were aired in court in mid-February, overshadowing the serious allegations in one of four criminal cases against the Republican former president.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Overshadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overshadow. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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