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outshine

[out-shahyn] / ˌaʊtˈʃaɪn /


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In the new normal, black gold may outshine the original.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Mr. Page and Ms. Faridany outshine most of their younger peers onstage in their fluent and lucid treatment of Shakespeare’s verse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

These quasars can shine so intensely that they outshine their entire host galaxy.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

"I'm not shying away from that. However, I would say that the love actually does outshine the hate."

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

A green to outshine food colouring and flashing neon lights.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel




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