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as in blurred
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 outweighed
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 overshadowed
Allison Morrow, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
However, these sponsorship ties are overshadowed by the pressing need for competitive results.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The news overshadowed a better-than-expected third-quarter report and strong fourth-quarter guidance.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
While most organizations acknowledge multiple contributing factors, their focus on biological explanations and medical treatments—like drugs and surgery—has overshadowed the true driver of the epidemic.
—Robert Pearl, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The Vikings have clearly been overshadowed by the 12-1 Detroit Lions, who have the best record in the NFC and are seen as the best team in the NFL.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
But the Kushner outrage was soon overshadowed.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
But his visit was overshadowed by domestic and geopolitical controversies.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 5 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
Verb
The stock sank, and an earnings call that should have been about bouncing back from a rough quarter was instead overshadowed by a health crisis that is costing McDonald’s $100 million in marketing and help for franchisees who lost business during the outbreak.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
However, these sponsorship ties are overshadowed by the pressing need for competitive results.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The news overshadowed a better-than-expected third-quarter report and strong fourth-quarter guidance.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
While most organizations acknowledge multiple contributing factors, their focus on biological explanations and medical treatments—like drugs and surgery—has overshadowed the true driver of the epidemic.
—Robert Pearl, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The Vikings have clearly been overshadowed by the 12-1 Detroit Lions, who have the best record in the NFC and are seen as the best team in the NFL.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
But the Kushner outrage was soon overshadowed.
—Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
But his visit was overshadowed by domestic and geopolitical controversies.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 5 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overshadowed
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The manhunt has thus far relied on just a few grainy images of a man whose face is largely obscured by a mask and hoodie.Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
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In both, his face is partially obscured by a blue mask.Cedar Attanasio and Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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The stop texting story even outweighed the Chinese hacking story that led to the FBI warning in the first place.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the ruling, the three-judge panel found that national security risks outweighed the argument put forth by TikTok and ByteDance that the law violates the First Amendment rights of millions of the video app’s users.Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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Intuition, once clouded, becomes a tool for guidance, and the fog of uncertainty that might’ve surrounded our goals and dreams begins to dissipate.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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But his campaign was clouded by ethical concerns.Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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From 1981—nearly three months before MTV’s own debut, in fact—until 1988, Night Flight was a subcultural beacon, broadcasting not just obscure music videos but also documentaries like Another State of Mind and Urgh!Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 9 Dec. 2024
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His friends ask to see his top artists — some obvious ones (Kendrick Lamar) then some more obscure choices.EW.com, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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In its time open, fueled by fans of its blackened mahi and buttery lobster rolls, owner Mike Smith has expanded his footprint, moving into a larger stall in the popular food hall — which has allowed for a menu expansion, as well.Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2022
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There are no glamorous furnishings — just a French window, its blackened panes suggesting the dark of night.Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2022
Adjective
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Blacktip sharks are smaller and often confused with dusky and spinner sharks that live in the same areas.Erik Vance, New York Times, 26 July 2024
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By studying yellow and red forms of a parrot known as a dusky lory the research team also identified a gene central to coloring in that bird and its parrot relatives.Elizabeth Pennisi, science.org, 31 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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The sound of the vast rotors rippled through the air tossing up the lagoon’s waters in a misty haze.Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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With an awed expression and misty eyes, Swift marveled at the waves of aural affection, taking out her ear monitors to fully experience the overwhelming sound.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Studies from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition show that a diet high in vitamin A can help improve vision in dim light and reduce the risk of night blindness.Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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The overhead lights change from being simply dim to a dark, low-level blue.RM Clark, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Overshadowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overshadowed. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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