outshine
[out-shahyn]
verb (used with object), out·shone or out·shined, out·shin·ing.
to surpass in shining; shine more brightly than.
to surpass in splendor, ability, achievement, excellence, etc.: a product that outshone all competitors; to outshine one's classmates.
verb (used without object), out·shone or out·shined, out·shin·ing.
to shine out or forth: a small light outshining in the darkness.
Origin of outshine
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Examples from the Web for outshone
Contemporary Examples of outshone
The most notable fact of the whole encounter, however, is this: Donald Trump would have outshone any of them without even trying.
Theirs was “the wedding of the century,” outshone only by Charles and Diana 30 years later.
Historical Examples of outshone
Among the guests was the renowned Dyveke, who outshone all in beauty.
The Swedish Revolution Under Gustavus VasaPaul Barron Watson
If she ever outshone herself, and surpassed her own surpassing powers, it was to-night.
EventideEffie Afton
Among the distinguished Athenians of the day, only Phocion's outshone it.
Only the planets and the larger ones, the myriad of small ones were outshone.
A Little Girl in Old QuebecAmanda Millie Douglas
The dancers, however, outshone them all in the gayness of their costume.
Mark SeaworthWilliam H.G. Kingston
outshine
verb -shines, -shining or -shone
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