How to Use eclipse in a Sentence

eclipse

1 of 2 noun
  • The popularity of television led to the eclipse of the radio drama.
  • But not all eclipse views are the same.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Most eclipse chasers will head to Spain.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
  • How to watch the moon eclipse Venus?
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
  • The prospects for clear skies are not good for this eclipse.
    Jamie Carter, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2025
  • The best places to watch the eclipse will be those with clear skies.
    Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The earth is almost in full eclipse.
    NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The eclipse will last almost an hour.
    Tom Costello, NBC news, 4 Apr. 2026
  • But eclipses always clear space for growth.
    Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Aug. 2025
  • How will the eclipse affect my love life?
    Christina Pérez, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Why isn't there an eclipse every month?
    Jamie Carter, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
  • At worst, a complete shut-out of the eclipse.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
  • And then — your iconic eclipse.
    Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 31 Aug. 2025
  • This eclipse highlights self-worth.
    Christina Pérez, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
  • How many eclipses are there in 2026?
    Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 Dec. 2025
  • This pair of eclipses is the last of 2025.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • This eclipse will be longer than any other in the past three decades.
    Devika Rao, TheWeek, 13 Jan. 2026
  • And then there’s the eclipse this Sunday.
    Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 31 Aug. 2025
  • There, guests can view the eclipse from on-site olive groves and grape vineyards.
    Cassandra Brooklyn, AFAR Media, 21 Aug. 2025
  • This eclipse is a major reset for you.
    Christina Pérez, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Many channels claim to show eclipses live, but just use old footage from past events.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The science of an eclipse is as real as the stars in the sky.
    Kristine Johnson, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Why does the moon appear red during the eclipse?
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Through my eclipse glasses, the sun was a sliver.
    Literary Hub, 17 Nov. 2025
  • This effect is why the eclipse is often called a blood moon.
    Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
  • For once, there will be no eclipse chasing required.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • The event will kick off this year’s second eclipse season.
    Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Still, nearly every minute of each eclipse was all about work.
    Bryan Marquard, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Dec. 2022
  • Here's what to know about the upcoming eclipse and full moon.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • An eclipse season begins when the sun moves close to one of these nodes.
    Jamie Carter, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026

eclipse

2 of 2 verb
  • The sun was partially eclipsed by the moon.
  • Train travel was eclipsed by the growth of commercial airlines.
  • When will the moon eclipse Venus?
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
  • No starter eclipsed the 20-minute mark.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
  • This season may even eclipse that.
    Noah White, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Somehow, this pain eclipsed it.
    Grace Samuel, Refinery29, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Raleigh’s already eclipsed his by 13.
    Chris Branch, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Its enormity eclipsed the hot desert sun.
    Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
  • Both fastballs eclipsed 97 mph.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
  • This year’s team could eclipse that mark with a state championship.
    Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Here's your guide to eclipse glasses, forecasts and where to watch.
    USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
  • The protests have eclipsed dog-poop complaints as the hot topic of the day.
    Emma Rosenblum, Curbed, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Doesn’t one thing eclipse another thing?
    Charlie Harding, Vulture, 15 May 2026
  • In 21 games played, he's eclipsed the 100-yard mark just twice.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
  • At most, around 99% of the sun will be eclipsed by the moon during the event.
    Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 14 Mar. 2024
  • With Ali no longer eclipsing him, his career took off.
    Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
  • But it was eclipsed by the even-year elections before and after.
    Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
  • For many observers in Europe, the sun will set while still deeply eclipsed.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • It was eclipsed by BYD, which took the title.
    Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Nacua has eclipsed 100 yards receiving three times in four games.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2023
  • When the moon begins to eclipse the sun, the Desana may grow uneasy.
    Ana Ionova, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Watch Stewart discuss the earthquake and eclipse in the video above.
    EW.com, 9 Apr. 2024
  • This late in the game, many people don't want to order eclipse glasses online.
    Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024
  • In less than a decade, her company’s sales eclipsed $1 billion.
    Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
  • However, for some parts of the world the Moon will be eclipsed by the Earth.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 3 May 2023
  • In parts of Europe, the moon rises already eclipsed.
    Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Welcome to eclipse season, where the cosmos spares no one and nothing stays the same.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The high on Wednesday could eclipse 50 degrees.
    John Aguilar, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Shares have already eclipsed this level on Monday.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 15 June 2026
  • He's eclipsed 1,000 yards only once in four seasons.
    Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026

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