upstages
Overshadows the star
Upstages means draws attention away from someone else, typically by outshining or outperforming them: The supporting actor completely upstaged the lead.
The term comes from theater, where moving upstage (toward the back) forces other actors to turn away from the audience.
To upstage can also mean to treat someone dismissively or make them feel less important.
Concentrated illumination source
- scene-stealingOutperforming others onstage
- grandstandingPerforming to impress onlookers
- showboatingOstentatious self-display
- starLuminous astronomical object
diva · limelight · curtain · entrance · dramatic · prima donna · performer · showmanship
Exceed in brilliance
- eclipseCelestial body blocks another
- overshadowDominate by comparison
- surpassExceed in achievement
- outdoExceed in achievement
outclass · trump · steal thunder · best · dominate · outstrip · exceed · transcend
Dominate by comparison
- marginalizeTreat as insignificant
- belittleTo make something seem unimportant
- undermineWeaken by stealth
- subordinateOne lower in rank
sideline · displace · relegate · dwarf · minimize · detract · push aside
spotlight
Concentrated illumination source
- scene-stealingOutperforming others onstage
- grandstandingPerforming to impress onlookers
- showboatingOstentatious self-display
star · diva · limelight · curtain · entrance · dramatic · prima donna · performer · showmanship · flamboyance
outshine
Exceed in brilliance
- eclipseCelestial body blocks another
- overshadowDominate by comparison
- surpassExceed in achievement
outdo · outclass · trump · steal thunder · best · dominate · outstrip · exceed · transcend · outmaneuver
overshadow
Dominate by comparison
- marginalizeTreat as insignificant
- belittleTo make something seem unimportant
- undermineWeaken by stealth
subordinate · sideline · displace · relegate · dwarf · minimize · detract · push aside
upstagesspotlights
Focused theatrical lighting
highlights · supports · features · showcases · draws attention to
upstagessupports
Sustains or reinforces
elevates · compliments · praises · celebrates · champions
upstagessets up
Prepares or establishes
assists · backs up · accompanies · cues