Definition of Upstage

to divert attention away from someone else to oneself in an effort to overshadow or outshine them

Examples of Upstage in a sentence

A showoff at heart, the star quarterback is always trying to upstage and outshine his own teammates.  

The understudy tried to upstage the leading lady in hopes that showing off her vocals would earn her the main spot.  

Because she was jealous that her little sister was getting married before her, Ginger tried to upstage the bride by wearing a big white gown.  

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