overshadowing

ADJECTIVE

major

Synonyms

STRONGEST

big crucial great main notable preeminent principal radical serious significant vital

STRONG

chief grave heavyweight star top

WEAK

critical dangerous grievous influential life and death major-league meaningful outstanding stellar weighty

Antonyms

STRONGEST

auxiliary dull extra inessential insignificant little minor nonessential secondary small trivial unimportant unknown

WEAK

lesser

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overshadowing

Corning issued lighter-than-expected third-quarter sales guidance, overshadowing a better-than-expected second quarter that was driven by artificial-intelligence demand.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

"I can no longer get my message out because another debate is overshadowing everything else," Wegner said Friday.

From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026

The Dodgers’ recent bullpen problems persisted in a 6-4 loss Sunday, overshadowing a bounce-back effort from Emmet Sheehan.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2026

Cashman says some of the children prescribed hormone treatments had also been diagnosed with conditions such as autism and ADHD, and the focus on gender medication risked overshadowing their wider health needs.

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026

There was a new pain, a scalding pain in my hand that was overshadowing everything else.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer

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