v. to exceed something or someone else, especially in an obvious or flamboyant manner
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
verb-intransitive. To shine forth.
v. To surpass in splendor, excellence, or achievement.
v. To shine more brightly than.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
To shine out or forth; emit beams or luster.
To shine more brightly than; surpass in brilliancy or luster; hence, to be more illustrious, beautiful, witty, etc., than; surpass in some good quality.
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v. shine brighter than
v. attract more attention and praise than others
Word Usage
"Her talent and intellect is not being used for the mere reason that she would "outshine" the President."