overshadows
Casts into insignificance
Overshadows means to cast a shadow over, literally or figuratively.
A tall building overshadows neighboring structures.
More commonly, one thing overshadows another by dominating attention or seeming more important: Her later scandals overshadowed her early achievements.
A person can overshadow others by outshining them: The lead actor completely overshadowed the rest of the cast.
Exceeds in brilliance
- obscuresMakes difficult to perceive
- darkensBecomes less bright
- blocksObstructs or sections
- dimsLessens in brightness
dwarfs · shrouds · veils · blots out · clouds · occults · covers · conceals
Emerges menacingly, or textile frames
- commandsAuthoritative orders given
- controlsOperates or regulates
- overawesIntimidates through impressiveness
- intimidatesFrightens into submission
hangs over · oppresses · overwhelms · overbears · subdues · cows · overrules
Surpasses in performance
- exceedsGoes past a boundary
- transcendsGoes beyond usual limits
- outdoesExceeds in performance
- outperformsExceeds in achievement
trumps · outmatches · tops · beats · bests · outclasses · outranks · dominates
Diminishes someone's worth
- downplaysDe-emphasizes significance of
- minimizesReduces to smallest extent
- undercutsWeakens or undersells
- underminesWeakens by stealth
trivializes · lessens · reduces · deflates · dampens · marginalizes · sidelines
outshines
Exceeds in brilliance
dims · dwarfs · shrouds · veils · blots out · clouds · occults · covers · conceals · blankets
looms
Emerges menacingly, or textile frames
- commandsAuthoritative orders given
- controlsOperates or regulates
- overawesIntimidates through impressiveness
intimidates · hangs over · oppresses · overwhelms · overbears · subdues · cows · overrules
outstrips
Surpasses in performance
- exceedsGoes past a boundary
- transcendsGoes beyond usual limits
- outdoesExceeds in performance
outperforms · trumps · outmatches · tops · beats · bests · outclasses · outranks · dominates · towers over
belittles
Diminishes someone's worth
- downplaysDe-emphasizes significance of
- minimizesReduces to smallest extent
- undercutsWeakens or undersells
undermines · trivializes · lessens · reduces · deflates · dampens · marginalizes · sidelines
overshadowshighlights
Notable moments emphasized
spotlights · illuminates · showcases · brings to light · draws attention to