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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
Yet, the reality is, when a hat overshadows history, the problem isn't the hat or the woman wearing it.
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Gemma Allen, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Top 10 new theme park attractions in the world for 2025
Until now, the tilt coaster has been overshadowed by the more popular dive coaster — which offers the same cliffhanging experience without the track-tilting mechanical complications.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 20 Jan. 2025
The Franklin fire, which scorched the hills just last month, has now been overshadowed by the firestorm that followed.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
Like many Trek series, Star Trek: Voyager had a rocky beginning, and it was often overshadowed by the excellent Deep Space Nine.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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Gemma Allen, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Top 10 new theme park attractions in the world for 2025
Until now, the tilt coaster has been overshadowed by the more popular dive coaster — which offers the same cliffhanging experience without the track-tilting mechanical complications.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 20 Jan. 2025
The Franklin fire, which scorched the hills just last month, has now been overshadowed by the firestorm that followed.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
Like many Trek series, Star Trek: Voyager had a rocky beginning, and it was often overshadowed by the excellent Deep Space Nine.
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overshadow
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This lava blankets the valley floor, walls, and much of the surrounding plains, obscuring older geological features and complicating efforts to date and understand the processes that shaped this enigmatic Martian landscape.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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After its investigators were attacked by protesters later on Saturday, the anti-corruption agency asked media companies to obscure the faces of its members attending the hearing.—
Kim Tong-Hyung,
The Christian Science Monitor,
19 Jan. 2025
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For many people, the benefits of these medications outweigh side effects like hair thinning.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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However, the potential benefits far outweigh the hurdles.—
Michele Zanello,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2025
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Don't forget about the pet oyster As the late afternoon sky began to darken, the white Jeep still was parked in front the home with the well-fed koi.—
Josh Peter,
USA TODAY,
15 Jan. 2025
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The pleasant, quirky notes of an accordion join the strains of violin, wafting upward toward the darkening sky, accenting the polite chatter of guests hoping for a handshake and a word with America’s latest King Midas and his Nordic queen of a wife.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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As the lines between beauty and wellness continue to blur, neurocosmetics offer brands an opportunity to explore beauty's emotional and sensory dimensions while aligning with holistic self-care trends. 4.—
Wayne Liu,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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As traditional media continues to implode and the lines between entertainment, social media, and politics blur, the creators at Sunday’s event are poised to gain even more power.—
Taylor Lorenz,
Rolling Stone,
20 Jan. 2025
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The charred footprint of the Eaton fire, which blackened more than 14,000 acres, is the most worrisome.—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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In one corner, fires from ancient rituals had left the limestone ceiling blackened by soot.—
Gina DeCaprio Vercesi,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Overshadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overshadow. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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