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
Joanna Moriello, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
The eclipse was at least partially visible to sky-gazers across Asia and Australia, as well as North and South America.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 3 Mar. 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Tesla sold over 192,000 Model 3 electric sedan units in 2025, eclipsing the sales of competitors by thousands of units.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The eclipse marked the last blood moon to be seen in North America until New Year's Eve 2028.
—Joanna Moriello, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
The eclipse was at least partially visible to sky-gazers across Asia and Australia, as well as North and South America.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
The real-time narrative centers on Maya, the daughter from the legal wife, whose private grief is eclipsed by public spectacle as the wake becomes an explosive reunion.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Tesla sold over 192,000 Model 3 electric sedan units in 2025, eclipsing the sales of competitors by thousands of units.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclipse
Noun
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Federal regulations require special counsels to provide the attorney general with a report that explain prosecution or declination decisions once their work is concluded.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Of the 395 complaints the division received, 306 were resolved through determinations or declinations.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The ballots in favor of the new congressional maps surpassed those against by about 82,570 more votes, according to AP.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Over the decades, other schools’ on-campus facilities have surpassed Gampel in space and amenities.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Lifting them exposes the materials to rapid changes in pressure, temperature, and oxygen levels, which can accelerate deterioration or trigger instability.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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The dramatic move offers the latest evidence of the deterioration in relations between Lebanon and Iran.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the Midwest, temperatures exceeding 90 were predicted across Nebraska, followed by a big drop to the 50s and 60s Sunday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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In formal comments to state regulators, the company made clear that compliance costs in California exceed those in other jurisdictions with emissions trading systems.—
Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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She was obligated to sing her big barnstormers on loop, which offered fans a cruel barometer by which to judge her decline.—
Matt Weinstock,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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Goldman Sachs said the recent pullback in gold prices was largely in line with historical patterns, citing higher interest rate expectations and market volatility as key drivers behind the decline.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As Luxury SUVs are easily the category of choice for Grasso’s Garage, in order to top the charts, brands must have good pricing, great comfort, easy-to-use technology and reliability topping the list of demands.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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If five states ban fluoride in drinking water, the costs to Medicaid for a significant increase in kids with cavities could top $40 million within three years, a new analysis finds.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The delta is a microcosm of humanity’s problems, with its rising population, increasing agriculture, environmental degradation, and climate change.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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The consequences of this project — ranging from water depletion and traffic congestion to permanent environmental degradation — will be borne by those in the immediate vicinity, yet the current system ignores this reality.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Brian wanted to better himself, not just for his own future, but for my daughter as well.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Reneau was that guy too, right to Sunday when his 16 points were only bettered by Henderson’s 18.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Eclipse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclipse. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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