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outshine Synonyms

Another word for outshine

Choosing another word for outshine depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To be much better, more impressive, or more successful than someone or something else.

Usage Example

"The young pianist managed to surpass several seasoned performers at the international competition."

Strongest
surpass
eclipse
overshadow
outperform
outdo
Strong
outclass
upstage
outstrip
transcend

• verb (Context 2)

To shine more brightly than another source of light.

Usage Example

"During its peak phase, a supernova can briefly outglow an entire galaxy of stars."

Strongest
outglow
Strong
outdazzle
eclipse

Opposites of outshine

The opposite of outshine shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

dim
trail
lag
underperform
fade
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• Nearby Words

outscore
outsell
outset
outshine
outshoot
outshout
outside

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Outshine. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/outshine
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