overshadow
verb (used with object)
to be more important or significant by comparison.
overshadowing
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present participleof overshadow.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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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 β Jul. 28, 2026
To be sure, the surge in the size and number of monster deals could be overshadowing other money-raising efforts from smaller companies and investment by smaller funds, industry experts said.
From Los Angeles Times β Jul. 10, 2026
Bullingham also made clear that the FA was keen to avoid the scenario of uncertainty over its manager's future overshadowing the World Cup.
From BBC β Jun. 16, 2026
A bad day for Adobe’s stock got even worse on Thursday after the company said another top executive was leaving, overshadowing an upbeat earnings report.
From MarketWatch β Jun. 11, 2026
Nowhere had I to stand, no way of climbing, the root and bole being far below, and far above my head the branches and their leaves, massed, overshadowing Kharybdis pool.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
