Synonyms of eclipse

eclipse 1 of 2

noun

i-ˈklips 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• declination
• deterioration
• decline
• degradation
• descent
• downfall
• fall
• decrease
• decadence
• destruction
• ebb
• devolution
• downgrade
• degeneracy
• degeneration
• sunset
• declension
• reduction
• drop
• dégringolade
• decay
• dissolution
• nadir
• disintegration
• breakup
• dark age
• loss
• decomposition
• dip
• slump
• spoiling
• crumbling
• depreciation
• debasement
• abasement
• ruination
• rotting
• demolition
• ruin
• downturn
• falloff
• diminution
• deflation
• havoc
• shrinkage
• decimation
• lowering
• lessening
• sag
• decrement
• diminishment
• desolation
• abatement
• slip
• downtrend
• demolishment
• drop-off
• downslide
• de-escalation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• development
• rise
• growth
• evolution
• ascent
• advancement
• flowering
• upswing
• restoration
• renewal
• increase
• revitalization
• enhancement
• gain
• blossoming
• addition
• flourishing
• increment
• boost
• supplement
• raise
• augmentation
• accretion
• accrual
• heightening
• addendum

eclipse

2 of 2

verb

as in to surpass

to be greater, better, or stronger than

the brilliant young pianist now eclipsed even his own mentor in musical artistry

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surpass
• exceed
• top
• better
• transcend
• excel
• outshine
• outstrip
• beat
• outdo
• outdistance
• master
• overtop
• overcome
• defeat
• tower (over)
• outclass
• overshadow
• outmatch
• run circles around
• outrun
• outpace
• go one better
• outweigh
• outgun
• worst
• best
• conquer
• triumph (over)
• prevail (over)
• outperform
• win (against)
• subdue
• clobber
• crush
• one-up
• trump
• rout
• surmount
• shame
• trim
• lick
• overpass
• outrace
• whip
• thrash
• outcompete
• trounce
• overmatch
• drub
• wallop
• outbalance
• skunk
• overbear

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lose (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of eclipse

Noun

During this time, the sky darkens, and viewers can remove their eclipse glasses to view our planet's moon blocking our star. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 July 2026

But what’s really wild about this story is that, while eclipses create particularly mysterious disturbances in the ionosphere, radio waves actually travel differently whenever the sun isn’t out. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 29 July 2026

Verb

First the Club World Cup happened, eclipsing its old, far-smaller annual version. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Key Background This is the biggest lottery prize of the year so far, eclipsing the $533 million jackpot won by a Mega Millions ticket buyer from Illinois in March. — Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026