outshine

Example Sentences

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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

Even typical supernovae can outshine entire galaxies for a time.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 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