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upstaging.

A situation where somebody or something is upstaged; thus:

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A situation where somebody or something is upstaged; thus: A stealing of the spotlight, as (or as if) one performer eclipses another in the audience's attention.

    also · figuratively
  2. A situation where somebody or something is upstaged; thus: An increase in the stage of a case of a disease (usually a cancer), from a less-threatening to a more-threatening stage.

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