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

The deepest eclipse will be from Maine and Alaska, while areas with low light pollution will have the best views for the Perseids. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Today astronomers have a greater understanding of eclipses, but our fascination is as strong as ever. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026

Verb

Welbeck led the front line to great effect, scoring 13 goals in 37 league games to eclipse his previous-best tally (also at Brighton) of 10 goals in 30 appearances in 2024-25. — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Franklin eclipses the record shared by Tracy Caulkins — who won five times in 1978 — and Libby Trickett, who did it in 2007. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026