as in declination
a change to a lower state or level
the eclipse of the town from a grand seaside resort to a tacky tourist trap
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as in to surpass
to be greater, better, or stronger than
the brilliant young pianist now eclipsed even his own mentor in musical artistry
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Recent Examples of eclipse
Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
Across other regions of North America, the eclipse percentage will vary, with Maine seeing 86% coverage at sunrise.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Ben Morse, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
With only four months into the year, the country’s current outbreaks have eclipsed the 285 measles cases reported in 2024.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
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Noun
However, the eclipse will be visible and peak at different times depending on the location in the U.S.
What is a partial solar eclipse?
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
Across other regions of North America, the eclipse percentage will vary, with Maine seeing 86% coverage at sunrise.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
Bryant’s rookie jersey sale eclipsed the jersey from Michael Jordan’s debut season – which was photo-matched to his preseason debut and his second and third preseason appearances – which sold for just over $4 million in March.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
With only four months into the year, the country’s current outbreaks have eclipsed the 285 measles cases reported in 2024.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclipse
Noun
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The changing declination also defines the daily arc that the sun takes across the sky, thereby accounting for the length of daylight.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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The sun's changing declination is what determines whether the sun's rays strike us at a low angle or more directly.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Saturday’s 37-point defeat marks the Heat’s most lopsided playoff loss in franchise history, surpassing a 36-point loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the 2013 NBA Finals on June 11, 2013.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2025
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That digital reaction surpassed even the volume of content that flooded the internet after the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump last summer.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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This may further contribute to a deterioration in hard data and usher in an economic recession.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2025
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Urban trees have also been found to slow the deterioration of streets and reduce crime.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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President Trump has ordered the Treasury to stop minting pennies, because their production cost exceeds their value.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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For example bitcoin, after exceeding $100,000 toward the end of the 2024, returned to prices of approximately $70,000 before rapidly recovering to nearly $100,000 in May 2025.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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But its sales in the Greater China region, including Hong Kong and Taiwan, fell slightly to $16 billion, about a 2% decline from the previous year.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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However, unlike huge corporations, any declines in consumer spending as a result of higher prices could spell financial disaster for many small businesses, which typically operate with tight margins.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
1 May 2025
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Meta topped revenue expectations in the first three months of the year, while Microsoft beat with both profits and sales during its fiscal third quarter.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The film's popularity has not escaped the attention of Coogler, who penned a thank-you note to fans after the movie topped the box office during its opening weekend.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
1 May 2025
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Beyond infrastructure strain, our information environment also shows signs of degradation.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2025
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Chief Financial Officer Glen Lee said in a statement that the rating change is not a result of the degradation of Washington’s governance.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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His ability to turn defence into attack with that same speed is just as important — his 54 progressive carries this season are only bettered by Gibbs-White (63), Elanga (79) and Hudson-Odoi (126).—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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That village is blessed by the camaraderie and support found in two fantastic trustee candidates, both of whom will no doubt work together to better their village for years to come.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Eclipse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclipse. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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