Antonyms for overshadow
ˌoʊ vərˈʃæd oʊover·shad·ow

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1. • Dominate
   • Loom
   • Obscure

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1. overshadow, dominate, eclipseverb

   be greater in significance than

   "the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness"

   Synonyms:
   shadow, rule, predominate, overtop, dominate, dwarf, occult, master, overlook, prevail, command, eclipse, reign

2. shadow, overshadow, dwarfverb

   make appear small by comparison

   "This year's debt dwarfs that of last year"

   Synonyms:
   dwarf, eclipse, dominate, shade off, shade, shadow

3. overshadowverb

   cast a shadow upon

   "The tall tree overshadowed the house"

   Synonyms:
   dwarf, dominate, eclipse, shadow

How to use overshadow in a sentence?

1. Michael Tran:

   The fall in U.S. shale production, particularly in Texas and North Dakota, will continue to overshadow the growth in the Gulf as shale production continues to fall at a steeper and steeper pace in the months to come.

2. Cyril Brun:

   Champagne offers a bit of complexity but not too much to overshadow a meal so it is easily paired alongside a variety of foods, from pastas, seafood and cheeses to eggs, popcorn and potato chips.

3. Paul Ryan:

   That's what matters in posterity. The issue of the moment, the tweet of the moment, pales in comparison to the big policy changes that I really believe are going to make a big difference in people's lives, are going to move us in the right direction, those things completely overshadow the frustrations of the day or of the moment.

4. Jim Manley:

   Having a former president on the campaign trail, as far as I'm concerned, is a good thing, but it needs to be done carefully, i assume that the Clinton campaign is going to make sure that he doesn't overshadow her as he begins to ramp up his campaigning.

5. Tim Huxley:

   But it will not overshadow other very important crises in the region.

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