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as in to obscure
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
large trees overshadow the yard and darken the house for much of the day
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Recent Examples of overshadow
First, Pamela Anderson for The Last Showgirl, a comeback bid that has spent the season being overshadowed by The Substance, which is working a similar narrative with Demi Moore.
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Jen Chaney, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
Donald Trump overshadows Joe Biden in the lead-up to Inauguration Day.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2024
Despite being the first Browns quarterback to pass for over 400 yards since 2015, Winston’s brilliance was overshadowed by his two costly interceptions that were returned for touchdowns.
—Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
Some of the hesitancy toward vaccines can be attributed to a swarm of misinformation on social media and the internet, which, in many instances, has overshadowed public health campaigns.
—Sabrina Malhi The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Jen Chaney, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
Donald Trump overshadows Joe Biden in the lead-up to Inauguration Day.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2024
Despite being the first Browns quarterback to pass for over 400 yards since 2015, Winston’s brilliance was overshadowed by his two costly interceptions that were returned for touchdowns.
—Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
Some of the hesitancy toward vaccines can be attributed to a swarm of misinformation on social media and the internet, which, in many instances, has overshadowed public health campaigns.
—Sabrina Malhi The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overshadow
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Rasche, somewhat challenging his Succession corporate-hanger-on image, opts for a genial warmth that obscures emotional absence.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
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Wedding Bells In August, engagement rumors began swirling when Gomez posted a mirror selfie that seemingly obscured an engagement ring on her finger with some pink love heart emojis.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Here, in alphabetical order, are our reviews of 10 standouts — and of one whose lavish packaging outweighs its uneven music.George Varga, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
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While there are challenges and potential issues to consider, the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Eclipse totality is the phase in which the moon completely covers the sun, which causes the sky to darken.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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If the spot has already darkened to a black stain, dip a toothbrush into a small amount of bleach and rub onto the stain.Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Fleming discussed how luxury products are increasingly being treated as collectible items, similar to limited-edition art pieces, further blurring the lines between art and commercial fashion.Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, on the ingredient front, peptides are making their way into shampoos, serums, and scalp sprays, blurring the lines between skin care and hair care.Sam Escobar, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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But the task has been performed so many times that dust and metal from the robot’s fingers have blackened the edges.James Somers, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
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The fire burned for 64 days, blackening 429,603 acres in Butte and Tehama counties and destroying 709 homes and other structures.Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Overshadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overshadow. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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