Examples of overshadow in a Sentence
The pitcher's outstanding performance should not overshadow the achievements of the rest of the team.
large trees overshadow the yard and darken the house for much of the day
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The triumph of their pioneering climb, however, was overshadowed by the pair’s disastrous descent.
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Michael Loria,
USA Today,
7 July 2026
Instead, Alfonzo’s first appearance, the culmination of nine tireless years, was somber , stricken by the grief overshadowing what should’ve been a joyous moment in the Dodgers’ to the Padres.
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Liana Handler
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
Also, very few actors can convincingly share the screen with a non-professional actor without overshadowing them.
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Marta Balaga,
Variety,
6 July 2026
Tech heavyweight Samsung Electronics fell almost 7% on Tuesday as concerns about spending and demand overshadowed a massive increase in the company’s second-quarter operating profit.
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Justina Lee,alex Harring,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
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Michael Loria,
USA Today,
7 July 2026
Instead, Alfonzo’s first appearance, the culmination of nine tireless years, was somber , stricken by the grief overshadowing what should’ve been a joyous moment in the Dodgers’ to the Padres.
—
Liana Handler
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
Also, very few actors can convincingly share the screen with a non-professional actor without overshadowing them.
—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
6 July 2026
Tech heavyweight Samsung Electronics fell almost 7% on Tuesday as concerns about spending and demand overshadowed a massive increase in the company’s second-quarter operating profit.
—
Justina Lee,alex Harring,
CNBC,
6 July 2026
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“Overshadow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overshadow. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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