upstaging

[US]/ʌpˈsteɪdʒɪŋ/
[UK]/ʌpˈsteɪdʒɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to steal the spotlight from someone; to make someone or something seem less important

Phrases & Collocations

upstaging performance

upstaging actor

upstaging scene

upstaging moment

upstaging role

upstaging talent

upstaging event

upstaging act

upstaging style

upstaging presence

Example Sentences

his performance was so impressive that it ended up upstaging the main act.

she felt that her outfit was upstaging her colleagues at the event.

the new actor's talent is upstaging the seasoned performers.

during the meeting, his ideas ended up upstaging the presentation.

her speech was so captivating that it was upstaging the other speakers.

they were worried that the new product launch would end up upstaging their existing ones.

the elaborate decorations were upstaging the guests at the wedding.

he was concerned that his achievements were upstaging his teammates.

her talent for singing often ended up upstaging her acting skills.

in the film, the supporting character ended up upstaging the lead role.

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