as in to surpass
to be greater, better, or stronger than
the trumpeter outshines all of his fellow band members
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Recent Examples of outshine
Derek added that his performance was impressive and said their Tango outshined their Cha Cha.
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 19 Nov. 2024
In Georgia, women voters have outshined their male counterparts at the booths, with 55.6 percent of all early votes being cast by women, according to the Election Lab.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Spectators have to contend with a nearly full bright waning gibbous moon that will outshine fainter meteors.
—Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 18 Oct. 2024
But spectators eager to catch a glimpse of the spectacle who already have to contend with a bright moon outshining the meteors will also have to rely on clear evening skies, NASA warns.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 19 Nov. 2024
In Georgia, women voters have outshined their male counterparts at the booths, with 55.6 percent of all early votes being cast by women, according to the Election Lab.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Spectators have to contend with a nearly full bright waning gibbous moon that will outshine fainter meteors.
—Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 18 Oct. 2024
But spectators eager to catch a glimpse of the spectacle who already have to contend with a bright moon outshining the meteors will also have to rely on clear evening skies, NASA warns.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outshine
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An online fundraiser created to help Luigi Mangione with his legal fees has surpassed $10,000.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Since launch, Erica has surpassed over 2 billion interactions, and has helped 42 million clients, tackling tasks like balance inquiries, budgeting tips, and even bill payments.Sandy Carter, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The debts of only those people aged 70 and over exceed the total amount of all Social Security benefits that will be paid out this year.Next Avenue, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Just don’t exceed 1,000 micrograms of total daily folate, the NIH says, as high doses can hide or exacerbate B12 deficiency and potentially increase risks of colorectal cancer.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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The 18-year-old Brazilian striker came on with four minutes left of Madrid’s La Liga match against Real Valladolid — and crashed home his first goal for the club in a 3-0 win to eclipse Kylian Mbappe’s first Madrid appearance at the Bernabeu.Guillermo Rai, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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In the age of Instagram, Jane Birkin’s personal style often eclipsed her multifarious talents.Faye Fearon, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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Goldman said the cruise line has bettered its business and is deserving of a higher price-to-earnings multiple.Pia Singh, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Here are some ways companies can better the frontline experience for everyone.Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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But with a tight budget, a new vehicle had to be affordable — a tall order for car shoppers these days, given that the average transaction price of a new vehicle in October topped $48,600, according to Kelley Blue Book.Jamie L. LaReau, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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At some of New York City’s most prestigious private schools, tuition tops $60,000.Emma Whitford, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Outshine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outshine. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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