The term 'upstage' is used to describe a situation in which someone or something is made to appear more important than another. The crossword solutions for this term are CAP (3 letters), OUTSHINE (8 letters), ECLIPSE (7 letters), and SNOOT (5 letters). CAP refers to the act of surpassing or outdoing someone, while OUTSHINE means to be more impressive than someone else. ECLIPSE is a verb meaning to overshadow or surpass someone, and SNOOT is an informal term for someone who is snobbish or superior.