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Definition of "outshine" []
- To shine brighter than. (verb-transitive)
- To be more beautiful, splendid, or flamboyant than. (verb-transitive)
- To surpass in obvious excellence; outdo. (verb-transitive)
- To shine forth. (verb-intransitive)
American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
Use "outshine" in a sentence
- "Her talent and intellect is not being used for the mere reason that she would "outshine" the President."
- "Also, the many of the moderators have tried to "outshine" the candidates or to make the news, like russert and this bozo, which is really pathetic."
- "He is still the tallest I'm assuming he didn't put elevator shoes on to 'outshine' Obama."