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Discover LudwigThe phrase "steals spotlight from" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use this phrase to describe a situation in which one person or thing receives more attention than another, especially when the attention was supposed to be focused on the other person or thing first. For example, "The new singer stole the spotlight from the group's lead vocalist during their last performance."
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Miss Utah flub steals spotlight from Miss USA winner Erin Brady.
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This is not a production that steals the spotlight from the backstage scandal.
Which isn't to deny its inventiveness in imagining zany, whiz-bang gadgetry and its considerable achievement in the creation of a puffed-up Latin American villain who steals the spotlight from Gru (the voice of Steve Carell), the first film's beaky, Shrek-like central character.
The one thing, though, which steals the spotlight from Queen Bey? Her belly chain.
Nothing steals the spotlight from a killer skirt more than an unsightly bruise.
From the sky, you'll also see Solvang, a curious and unexpected place that all too often steals the spotlight from Buellton.
Feminism steals the spotlight from Brazil's structural agenda only if you have been involved in such matters for the last 500 years.
Jamil experienced a major "Tahani" moment while walking the red carpet at the Globes, as E Newss misidentified the actress as her character's sister, Kamilah al-Jamil, who always steals the spotlight from Tahani. .
As long as he is in the field at The Masters -- even if he is no longer relevant on the course -- Tiger overshadows and steals the spotlight from those who right now are much better golfers and more deserving of the attention.
Eminem did what was previously thought impossible: stole the spotlight from the Doctor.
Take the time she stole the spotlight from half the movie industry.
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