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UPSTAGING Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word upstaging. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word upstaging. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for UPSTAGING

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outclassing
verb, nounv, n
verb

• cause to appear in a lower class

outperforming
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• be or do something to a greater degree

outshining
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• shine brighter than

• attract more attention and praise than others

overshadowing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• be greater in significance than

• make appear small by comparison

• cast a shadow upon

aloof
adjectiveadj
adverb

• in an aloof manner

adjective satellite

• remote in manner

distant
adjectiveadj
adjective

• separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

• far apart in relevance or relationship or kinship

adjective satellite

• remote in manner

• separate or apart in time

• located far away spatially

Best Hypernyms For UPSTAGING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for upstaging, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
displace handle move outshine part portion surpassing treat outperforming outshining overshadowing
Phrases (1)
do by

Alternatives for OUTCLASSING

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