outshine
UK: aʊtˈʃaɪn | US: aʊtˈʃaɪn
vt. to surpass in brightness, excellence, or performance
vt. to shine more brightly than
vt. (figurative) to excel or stand out noticeably
The word "outshine" combines the Old English prefix "out-" (meaning "beyond" or "externally") with the verb "shine" (from Old English "scīnan," meaning "to emit light"). Originally literal (e.g., a star outshining another), it evolved metaphorically to denote surpassing others in quality or achievement. The morphemes retain their original spellings, reflecting a transparent compound structure.
Her talent outshines all her competitors in the competition.
The full moon outshone the faint stars in the night sky.
His kindness outshines his wealth in defining his character.
The new model outshines its predecessor in both design and functionality.
No other actor could outshine her performance in the lead role.