as in surpassed
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 eclipsed
At its zenith, sky-gazers can expect to see as many as 50 meteors an hour under optimal conditions, although NASA warns that fainter meteors may be eclipsed by bright moonlight this year.
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Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 May 2026
Jackson LaCombe’s assist on Gauthier’s goal moved him back into a tie for the NHL’s playoff points lead with nine, though he was soon eclipsed when Leon Draisaitl’s assist on a late academic goal pushed the German star’s total to 10.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
This feat narrowly eclipsed the long-standing NASA record of eight hours and 56 minutes, which had remained unbeaten for 22 years.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Though his reputation was often eclipsed by those of contemporaries, Ulrichs’s works regularly anticipated artistic trends; many still seem relevant today.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The '90s aesthetic was eclipsed by the celebration of a different kind of celebrity − women like Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian and JLo were idealized for their curves.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Some of the most powerful state attorneys general in the nation just got eclipsed by five regular citizens in a move to put the brakes on Paramount‘s merger with Warner Bros Discovery.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
When the Dymaxion car debuted in July 1933 in Bridgeport, the fanfare eclipsed its serious engineering problems.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
Net interest payments have already surpassed $1 trillion in fiscal year 2026, nearly triple the $345 billion paid in 2020, and have eclipsed defense spending for the first time in modern history.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 May 2026
Jackson LaCombe’s assist on Gauthier’s goal moved him back into a tie for the NHL’s playoff points lead with nine, though he was soon eclipsed when Leon Draisaitl’s assist on a late academic goal pushed the German star’s total to 10.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
This feat narrowly eclipsed the long-standing NASA record of eight hours and 56 minutes, which had remained unbeaten for 22 years.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Though his reputation was often eclipsed by those of contemporaries, Ulrichs’s works regularly anticipated artistic trends; many still seem relevant today.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
The '90s aesthetic was eclipsed by the celebration of a different kind of celebrity − women like Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian and JLo were idealized for their curves.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Some of the most powerful state attorneys general in the nation just got eclipsed by five regular citizens in a move to put the brakes on Paramount‘s merger with Warner Bros Discovery.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
When the Dymaxion car debuted in July 1933 in Bridgeport, the fanfare eclipsed its serious engineering problems.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
Net interest payments have already surpassed $1 trillion in fiscal year 2026, nearly triple the $345 billion paid in 2020, and have eclipsed defense spending for the first time in modern history.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclipsed
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The film surpassed $400 million at the global box office, and a sequel that is based on the author’s follow-up book The Housemaid’s Secret is set for release in 2027.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
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Addie Hajj surpassed 100 career goals, helping to fuel North Reading during a 17-8 Cape Ann League victory over Essex Tech.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
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Hagan’s memo identified money that exceeded the tax’s projections, reallocated sports complex dollars or unallocated tax funds as potentially viable for the Rays.—
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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The discoveries have exceeded expectations, and archaeologists believe additional caves will be uncovered.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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This one is infused with marrow and topped with radish, plus more onion, cilantro and salsa on those beautiful blue corn tortillas.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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International benchmark Brent Crude topped $112 a barrel Tuesday with no clear indication of an imminent resolution to the war that has severely constrained shipping traffic through the strait.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Eclipsed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclipsed. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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