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outshine

[out-shahyn] / ˌaʊtˈʃaɪn /


Example Sentences

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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

Steakhouse sides, for instance, routinely outshine the steak itself.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 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

You’re a high achiever who fulfills my narcissistic need to outshine the other mothers on the block.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray