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 WebEven they were overshadowed by a horrific event last Friday, when a man fatally set fire to himself in full view of news cameras stationed outside the proceedings.—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024 In 1968, the Democratic National Convention was overshadowed by clashes between police and demonstrators.—Jeremy W. Peters, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for overshadow
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of overshadow was
before the 12th century
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