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 the event was overshadowed by the leadership speculation that continues to surround Sir Keir Starmer.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

However, the figures were overshadowed by news that Snap and Perplexity had canceled a deal that would have integrated Perplexity’s AI-powered search functions with Snap’s platform.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

The company unveiled the car’s chassis, motor, and battery pack in October, although soft sales guidance overshadowed the luxury launch event.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

The stock fell as much as 4% after a conservative revenue outlook overshadowed a profit beat on higher interest rates and sustained customer activity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

These conflicts lie in the past now—as Tessie paints her toenails— overshadowed by a much bigger conflict.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides