1
as in obscuring
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 outweighing
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 overshadowing
The emphasis on likes, shares and followers further fuels a desire for immediate validation, overshadowing the long-term rewards of hard work and perseverance.
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Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Wells Fargo analyst Aaron Rakers moved to a $140 target from $175, saying consumer PC and smartphone weakness is overshadowing ongoing strength in demand.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
The danger with such experiments is that digital fabrication becomes too powerful, overshadowing the artist’s own contribution to the form.
—Glenn Adamson, ARTnews.com, 16 Dec. 2024
This includes ensuring the clarity and fairness of the DVP to prevent future disputes from overshadowing the sport's integrity.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
If the ending was painful, dramatic or filled with unresolved issues, those final moments are often what dominate our memory, overshadowing the many positive experiences that made up the bulk of the relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
But taking time to disconnect at family celebrations can prevent minor frustrations from overshadowing meaningful connections.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
The Juan Soto sweepstakes are overshadowing the importance of New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso's free agency decision.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
The foursome then all get a chance to sing together and have some fun with it, leading to a jokey moment when Chenoweth slaps her hand over Grande's mouth to keep her from overshadowing her.
—Megan McCluskey, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Wells Fargo analyst Aaron Rakers moved to a $140 target from $175, saying consumer PC and smartphone weakness is overshadowing ongoing strength in demand.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
The danger with such experiments is that digital fabrication becomes too powerful, overshadowing the artist’s own contribution to the form.
—Glenn Adamson, ARTnews.com, 16 Dec. 2024
This includes ensuring the clarity and fairness of the DVP to prevent future disputes from overshadowing the sport's integrity.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
If the ending was painful, dramatic or filled with unresolved issues, those final moments are often what dominate our memory, overshadowing the many positive experiences that made up the bulk of the relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
But taking time to disconnect at family celebrations can prevent minor frustrations from overshadowing meaningful connections.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
The Juan Soto sweepstakes are overshadowing the importance of New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso's free agency decision.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
The foursome then all get a chance to sing together and have some fun with it, leading to a jokey moment when Chenoweth slaps her hand over Grande's mouth to keep her from overshadowing her.
—Megan McCluskey, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overshadowing
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Smothered in clouds, this House of the Dragon valley provides perfect, obscuring aerial cover for anyone who might happen to be wandering around in the wilderness and stumbles into a dragon that went rogue decades ago.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
30 Dec. 2024
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However, the relentless pursuit of RTO may be a costly distraction, obscuring deeper issues such as workforce reductions and the evolving nature of work, particularly with the rise of artificial intelligence, that are hindering corporate performance.—
Timothy Papandreou,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The screening caps come down to the risks of screening outweighing the benefits, experts said.—
Cathy Nelson,
Health,
30 Dec. 2024
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In the first fight, Fury weighed 262 pounds, outweighing Usyk by a sizable 39 pounds.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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The flowers and the ferns put themselves to bed, shedding petals, drying and darkening, folding up.—
Richard Brookhiser,
National Review,
19 Dec. 2024
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The weather is darkening, the leaves are falling and the zombies are nearing your doorstep.—
Annalise Frank,
Axios,
21 Oct. 2024
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“Overshadowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overshadowing. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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