overshadowed

VERB

make obscure, dim, vague

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cloud dim dominate dwarf eclipse outweigh

STRONG

adumbrate becloud bedim command darken excel govern haze obfuscate outshine overcast overcloud preponderate rule shadow surpass veil

WEAK

leave in the shade overweigh rise above steal spotlight take precedence tower above

Antonyms

STRONGEST

clear explain

STRONG

brighten fail lighten

Example Sentences

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But as moves to oust Adorni gathered momentum in Congress and the scandal increasingly overshadowed the government’s legislative agenda, Adorni’s resignation became inevitable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

The Gdansk conference focused on Ukraine's post-war reconstruction, with Polish firms hoping their proximity will help them avoid being overshadowed by Western rivals if and when a war settlement is reached.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

The stock had taken a huge hit after a better-than-expected earnings report released in late February was overshadowed by cautious guidance for 2026.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

But the Knicks' win has overshadowed the World Cup for now.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

She wasn’t even afraid of the rusalka; that emotion had been overshadowed by her overwhelming guilt.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack