upstaged Definition
- 1to draw attention away from someone who is supposed to be the center of attention, especially by being more interesting or popular
- 2to outdo or surpass in performance, presentation, or the like
Using upstaged: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "upstaged" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The comedian upstaged the other performers with his hilarious jokes.
Example
I don't want to upstage the bride on her wedding day.
Example
The new product launch was upstaged by the unexpected announcement of a competitor's new product.
upstaged Synonyms and Antonyms
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Phrases with upstaged
Example
She always tries to upstage her colleagues during presentations.
to unintentionally draw attention away from oneself, especially when trying to be modest or unassuming
Example
He upstaged himself by wearing an extravagant outfit to the party.
upstage/downstage
terms used in theater to describe the areas of the stage that are closer to or farther from the audience
Example
The actor moved upstage to deliver his lines.
Summary: upstaged in Brief
To 'upstage' [uhp-steyjd] means to draw attention away from someone who is supposed to be the center of attention, often by being more interesting or popular. It can also mean to outdo or surpass in performance or presentation. Examples include 'The comedian upstaged the other performers with his hilarious jokes.' and 'The new product launch was upstaged by the unexpected announcement of a competitor's new product.'
