adj
overshadowed
adj
1
Made to seem less important because something else nearby drew more attention.
"Her achievement was overshadowed by the bigger news story that day."
How to Use Overshadowed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPushed out of the spotlight by something bigger or more attention-grabbing.
Common pairings
overshadowed by
completely overshadowed
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Her achievement was _____ by the bigger news story that day.