outshine

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As she had several dresses from Paris which she not without reason regarded as notable works of art, the opportunity to outshine was hers--the sort of opportunity she took pleasure in using to the uttermost, as a rule.

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  1. transitive verb To shine brighter than.
  2. transitive verb To be more beautiful, splendid, or flamboyant than.
  3. transitive verb To surpass in obvious excellence; outdo.
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  • There was confidence that the economy would maintain its momentum, with some predicting that the second half of the year would "outshine" the first half, due to the high prices of palm oil and mineral oil. —  WordPress.com News
  • In this film, we have to have a counterpart that is going to briefly outshine what was so great in the first one, which is a feat, and I think that he's got it, so I can't wait to see how he is able to pull Bella out of what he does.
  • Thankfully, Wilson's wide-eyed mind and purity of heart outshine any potential for aural narcissism that might come from such an endeavor. —  Expecting Rain
  • Though I believe that all the other girls will outshine Vanessa Hudgens without a doubt. —  ComingSoon.net - 30 most recent stories
  • The Raiders three headed monster of Fargas, McFadden, and Micahel Bush outshine Duce MacAllester and Reggie Bush in a grind it out nailbiter. —  MVN
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