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to make dark, dim, or indistinct
large trees overshadow the yard and darken the house for much of the day
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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
Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
So, the overshadowed former play has only been rarely seen.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
The arrests came during and shortly after his playing career and overshadowed portions of his legacy.
—Alex Valdes, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Washington had long forfeited its campaign of aiding opposition forces that had become overshadowed by more radical elements.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, the directors singled out shows like Aaron Sorkin’s Sports Night in 1999 (a year ahead of the Aaron Sorkin–Thomas Schlamme awards curve for The West Wing), the overshadowed–by–The Sopranos HBO drama Deadwood in 2004, and the cult hit Pushing Daisies in 2008.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2025
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Our fraught national debate over immunization and public health has overshadowed some extremely encouraging advances being made by researchers in the decades-long battle against cancer.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The recent results had overshadowed a strong overall record for Gobert against Jokic.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
Anderson’s feat is overshadowed by Shaquille O’Neal, who rips down the backboard in the first quarter, delaying the game 45 minutes.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
For a long time, the song was overshadowed by its more popular sisters.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
That public spat has overshadowed his pontifical tour of four African countries, which ended Thursday with a Mass for thousands of people in Malabo, the former capital of Equatorial Guinea.
—Claudio Lavanga, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
The style was made famous when Grace Kelly wore a necklace in the design in her movie High Society, but today it can sometimes be overshadowed by a slew of other hit designs at the house.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
Once overshadowed by its famous neighbor, Mobile is carving out its own culinary identity with historic flavors and a growing national spotlight.
—Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
So the overshadowed former play has only been rarely seen.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
So, the overshadowed former play has only been rarely seen.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
The arrests came during and shortly after his playing career and overshadowed portions of his legacy.
—Alex Valdes, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Washington had long forfeited its campaign of aiding opposition forces that had become overshadowed by more radical elements.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, the directors singled out shows like Aaron Sorkin’s Sports Night in 1999 (a year ahead of the Aaron Sorkin–Thomas Schlamme awards curve for The West Wing), the overshadowed–by–The Sopranos HBO drama Deadwood in 2004, and the cult hit Pushing Daisies in 2008.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2025
Verb
Broadcasts and social media erupted in debate over several topics, while controversy overshadowed the event for some this year.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Our fraught national debate over immunization and public health has overshadowed some extremely encouraging advances being made by researchers in the decades-long battle against cancer.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The recent results had overshadowed a strong overall record for Gobert against Jokic.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
Anderson’s feat is overshadowed by Shaquille O’Neal, who rips down the backboard in the first quarter, delaying the game 45 minutes.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
For a long time, the song was overshadowed by its more popular sisters.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
That public spat has overshadowed his pontifical tour of four African countries, which ended Thursday with a Mass for thousands of people in Malabo, the former capital of Equatorial Guinea.
—Claudio Lavanga, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
The style was made famous when Grace Kelly wore a necklace in the design in her movie High Society, but today it can sometimes be overshadowed by a slew of other hit designs at the house.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
Once overshadowed by its famous neighbor, Mobile is carving out its own culinary identity with historic flavors and a growing national spotlight.
—Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overshadowed
Adjective
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But the specifics, the why behind each decision, the next move waiting around the corner – those remain deliberately obscured.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The interior worlds of these women remain obscured and their motivations go unexplored.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Two of Horner's former teachers – both requesting their faces be blurred – delivered some of the most emotional testimony of the day.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The offense has blurred the lines between inconsistent and borderline unwatchable.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Despite its aura of success, Abraaj had suffered years of operating losses, and its revenues were outweighed by bloated costs.—
Hettie O'Brien,
The Dial,
21 Apr. 2026
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Critics have long described the system as a form of institutionalized nepotism, where loyalty to the ruling family often outweighed formal qualifications.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the darkened foyer, Ember contemplated this unassuming bit of paper, momentarily paralyzed by a mixture of dread and excitement stirred together, an overpowering sensation that oozed from the crown of her head, down the length of her body, then hardened, like a soft golden resin becoming solid.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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As scientists often find darkened teeth in ancient burials, other factors can contribute to a black appearance, notably the chewing of betel leaves.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Dahl assumes that Jessica’s background as a New York Jew has clouded her sympathy for the innocent casualties of Israel’s 1982 invasion of Lebanon.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Has the day perhaps clouded my judgment?—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For many of us, stemmed crystal sparkled under the dimmed light of a breakfront while a collection of coffee mugs were stacked gingerly on top of each other in a shuttered cabinet.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The movie is available on YouTube, while the original documentary has been taken off HBO's streaming services until 2029 due to an obscure non-disparagement clause contained within a deal the premium cable service made with Jackson in 1992, as Reed told Variety.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Human ears couldn't possibly distinguish the names of obscure songs in one bar's music round.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The land, unfenced, abuts a bald blackened hillside that must be public land.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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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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“Overshadowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overshadowed. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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