Overshadow
verb
To make someone or something seem less important or less happy.
The fact that she didn't win the award should not overshadow her extraordinary achievements.
Often appears as...
- overshadow the event
- overshadow the achievement
verb
To prevent something from receiving attention because it is more important or noticeable.
His competitive nature often overshadows his key skills.
Often appears as...
- overshadow the focus
- overshadow the importance
verb
To make a place darker or less bright because of something that is covering the light, especially the sun.
The clouds began to roll in, overshadowing the afternoon sun.
Often appears as...
- overshadow the sun
- overshadow the light
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To make someone or something seem less important or less happy.
The fact that she didn't win the award should not overshadow her extraordinary achievements.
Often appears as...
- overshadow the event
- overshadow the achievement
verb
To prevent something from receiving attention because it is more important or noticeable.
His competitive nature often overshadows his key skills.
Often appears as...
- overshadow the focus
- overshadow the importance
verb
To make a place darker or less bright because of something that is covering the light, especially the sun.
The clouds began to roll in, overshadowing the afternoon sun.
Often appears as...
- overshadow the sun
- overshadow the light
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Overcoming Success
Used when someone's lesser achievements are made to feel unimportant by a greater success.
He scored well, but his brother's perfect score overshadowed his result.
Pro Tip 2/2Negative Impact
Emphasizes the unfair effect of reducing the joy or importance of an event or accomplishment.
Her joy at joining the team was overshadowed by the others' indifference.
Pro Tip 1/2Overcoming Success
Used when someone's lesser achievements are made to feel unimportant by a greater success.
He scored well, but his brother's perfect score overshadowed his result.
Pro Tip 2/2Negative Impact
Emphasizes the unfair effect of reducing the joy or importance of an event or accomplishment.
Her joy at joining the team was overshadowed by the others' indifference.
Pro Tip 1/2Overcoming Success
Used when someone's lesser achievements are made to feel unimportant by a greater success.
He scored well, but his brother's perfect score overshadowed his result.
Pro Tip 2/2Negative Impact
Emphasizes the unfair effect of reducing the joy or importance of an event or accomplishment.
Her joy at joining the team was overshadowed by the others' indifference.
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Safari Live - Day 384 PIPE...
make it difficult for the afternoon and see what they say for today Hassan oh my boy I fear for the very first time you might just have been overshadowed temporarily no you will of course always be almost everyone's favorite a very good afternoon to all I'm so excited for
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How to see more and care...
This massive skull overshadows the landscape, casting both the skeleton and the mountains in a new, eerie light. The public was captivated by her unique perspective and secretive behavior. She was particularly praised for her massive flower paintings,
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How aspirin was...
a rare but often fatal illness that affects the brain and liver in children with an infection. And in the late 20th century, aspirin's success had been overshadowed by newer pain killers with fewer side effects, like acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
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James Robertson: The...
gravestones soon the dough and the burial site the gravestone was a gift from appreciative families of Massachusetts soldiers now Arlington National Cemetery is the nation's largest shrine to fallen heroes its breathtaking Beauty overshadows its
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Safari Live - Day 368 PIPE...
tonight and he's probably quite upset that he is and he's been overshadowed so to speak by the cricket is a tree there Seb he he got it he made it blue all right he going to stroll away from the darkness and into the electrical lights
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Why War Zones Need...
and it is the most beautiful blue spider i've ever seen there is so much unique life that people call socotra the galapagos of the indian ocean blue spiders aside there's one plant that overshadows almost everything else
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Neil Pasricha: The 3 A's...
And the surprise and just the amazement of that was only overshadowed by my return to Toronto, when, in my inbox, 10 literary agents were waiting for me to talk about putting this into a book.
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The Bias behind Your...
I remember the year I went from doctor to patient. It started off as a small pain in my foot that just wouldn't go away. Well, it grew worse, to the point that it overshadowed my life.
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Brain health in...
situation which overshadows other problems and neglects Palestine most precious asset its human capital my approach however is to seek solutions
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Resurrecting the Pharaoh...
invaders from the Libyan desert but overshadowing all that said he was focused on the day he would die
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Safari Live - Day 384 PIPE...
make it difficult for the afternoon and see what they say for today Hassan oh my boy I fear for the very first time you might just have been overshadowed temporarily no you will of course always be almost everyone's favorite a very good afternoon to all I'm so excited for
Video examples
How to see more and care...
This massive skull overshadows the landscape, casting both the skeleton and the mountains in a new, eerie light. The public was captivated by her unique perspective and secretive behavior. She was particularly praised for her massive flower paintings,
Video examples
How aspirin was...
a rare but often fatal illness that affects the brain and liver in children with an infection. And in the late 20th century, aspirin's success had been overshadowed by newer pain killers with fewer side effects, like acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
Video examples
James Robertson: The...
gravestones soon the dough and the burial site the gravestone was a gift from appreciative families of Massachusetts soldiers now Arlington National Cemetery is the nation's largest shrine to fallen heroes its breathtaking Beauty overshadows its
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 368 PIPE...
tonight and he's probably quite upset that he is and he's been overshadowed so to speak by the cricket is a tree there Seb he he got it he made it blue all right he going to stroll away from the darkness and into the electrical lights
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Why War Zones Need...
and it is the most beautiful blue spider i've ever seen there is so much unique life that people call socotra the galapagos of the indian ocean blue spiders aside there's one plant that overshadows almost everything else
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Neil Pasricha: The 3 A's...
And the surprise and just the amazement of that was only overshadowed by my return to Toronto, when, in my inbox, 10 literary agents were waiting for me to talk about putting this into a book.
Video examples
The Bias behind Your...
I remember the year I went from doctor to patient. It started off as a small pain in my foot that just wouldn't go away. Well, it grew worse, to the point that it overshadowed my life.
Video examples
Brain health in...
situation which overshadows other problems and neglects Palestine most precious asset its human capital my approach however is to seek solutions
Video examples
Resurrecting the Pharaoh...
invaders from the Libyan desert but overshadowing all that said he was focused on the day he would die
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Stan Van Gundy
American Coach
People with advantages don't tend to want to give them up. If you see it as a zero-sum game, then it will never change. If only the people who are disadvantaged speak out, then it's not enough. I don't want to overshadow their voices, but I want to support.
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Adrien Brody
American Actor
The odd thing is how, I think, the intensity and devotion to my craft and the intensity of certain performances or types of roles I've played overshadow the comedic stints that I've had. 'Darjeeling Limited' is a comedy; The 'Brothers Bloom' is a comedy.
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Prateik Babbar
Indian Actor
Yes, I mean, I can't match up to my mother's acting skills, actually both my parents. I just cannot match up to them. My mother was such a powerful and a respectable performer. They are actually overshadowing me and yes, I cannot be as good as them.
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Helen Andelin
American Activist
One of the greatest threats to your husband's position of priority would be if you were to earnestly pursue a career... If you finally reach a pinnacle of success, you would overshadow him and make him feel unimportant.
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Vikram Patel
Indian Scientist
Most aid agencies do not even consider proposals to treat mental health problems; those that do think of it as a minor player, overshadowed by the pressing need to save lives by treating physical illness.
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Norah Jones
American Musician
I genuinely don't feel that anything that's been written or said about me has overshadowed my music, and that's the most important thing as far as I'm concerned.
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Gauri Khan
Indian Producer
I'm comfortable in my own skin and surroundings. I don't think I get overshadowed by my husband or his personality.
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Ayushmann Khurrana
Indian Actor
An actor's off-screen persona should never overshadow his on-screen characters.
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Gregory David Roberts
Australian Author
Because my life has been so notorious and so bad, it can overshadow my work.
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Cardi B
American Musician
I don't want my personality to overshadow my talent.
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Stan Van Gundy
American Coach
People with advantages don't tend to want to give them up. If you see it as a zero-sum game, then it will never change. If only the people who are disadvantaged speak out, then it's not enough. I don't want to overshadow their voices, but I want to support.
Quote examples
Adrien Brody
American Actor
The odd thing is how, I think, the intensity and devotion to my craft and the intensity of certain performances or types of roles I've played overshadow the comedic stints that I've had. 'Darjeeling Limited' is a comedy; The 'Brothers Bloom' is a comedy.
Quote examples
Prateik Babbar
Indian Actor
Yes, I mean, I can't match up to my mother's acting skills, actually both my parents. I just cannot match up to them. My mother was such a powerful and a respectable performer. They are actually overshadowing me and yes, I cannot be as good as them.
Quote examples
Helen Andelin
American Activist
One of the greatest threats to your husband's position of priority would be if you were to earnestly pursue a career... If you finally reach a pinnacle of success, you would overshadow him and make him feel unimportant.
Quote examples
Vikram Patel
Indian Scientist
Most aid agencies do not even consider proposals to treat mental health problems; those that do think of it as a minor player, overshadowed by the pressing need to save lives by treating physical illness.
Quote examples
Norah Jones
American Musician
I genuinely don't feel that anything that's been written or said about me has overshadowed my music, and that's the most important thing as far as I'm concerned.
Quote examples
Gauri Khan
Indian Producer
I'm comfortable in my own skin and surroundings. I don't think I get overshadowed by my husband or his personality.
Quote examples
Ayushmann Khurrana
Indian Actor
An actor's off-screen persona should never overshadow his on-screen characters.
Quote examples
Gregory David Roberts
Australian Author
Because my life has been so notorious and so bad, it can overshadow my work.
Quote examples
Cardi B
American Musician
I don't want my personality to overshadow my talent.
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