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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

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

It felt as if the smaller Anthropic was on the ascent, threatening to outshine OpenAI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

Adil Rashid and Liam Dawson both performed well, each taking 1-25, but England will be especially delighted that all-rounder Jacks and occasional spinner Bethell stepped up to outshine the front-line twirlers.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

"But don't forget what the Governor can do. He makes all the light in our city! We could never outshine him in a hundred years!"

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat




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