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
The sunniness outside is eclipsed by that inside the hotel.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2026
Durant had already eclipsed Wilt Chamberlain (31,419) and Dirk Nowitzki (31,560) this season before moving up again Saturday.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Flemings, a San Antonio native, has eclipsed 20 points 12 times this season, including 42 against Texas Tech in January.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
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
That’s equivalent to Dak Prescott’s $60 million being eclipsed by a $90 million quarterback.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
That broke the previous record of 280,000 held by Tijuana’s Grupo Firme — and also eclipsed the attendance at Zócalo shows by Paul McCartney, Shakira, Roger Waters, Rosalía and Justin Bieber.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Because our guy’s Marty Supreme performance is only eclipsed by his turn as pitchman.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
The protests have eclipsed dog-poop complaints as the hot topic of the day.
—Emma Rosenblum, Curbed, 12 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2026
Durant had already eclipsed Wilt Chamberlain (31,419) and Dirk Nowitzki (31,560) this season before moving up again Saturday.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Flemings, a San Antonio native, has eclipsed 20 points 12 times this season, including 42 against Texas Tech in January.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
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
That’s equivalent to Dak Prescott’s $60 million being eclipsed by a $90 million quarterback.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
That broke the previous record of 280,000 held by Tijuana’s Grupo Firme — and also eclipsed the attendance at Zócalo shows by Paul McCartney, Shakira, Roger Waters, Rosalía and Justin Bieber.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Because our guy’s Marty Supreme performance is only eclipsed by his turn as pitchman.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
The protests have eclipsed dog-poop complaints as the hot topic of the day.
—Emma Rosenblum, Curbed, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclipsed
Verb
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The capybara surpassed the typical 10- to 12-year life expectancy for the species in human care.—
Beth Reese Cravey,
Florida Times-Union,
26 Mar. 2026
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Given California’s capital city can hit triple digits and years has on occasion surpassed 110 degrees, the A’s scheduled about as few day games at home as logistically possibly.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The value of your deduction is reduced above those thresholds, but it will be disallowed if your MAGI exceeded $149,000 ($249,000 for joint filers).—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Sri Lanka’s Mogo Studios, another first-time exhibitor, said the market exceeded expectations.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Charred flatbreads are also on the menu alongside heartier mains like pan-seared branzino and rib eye steak topped with golden butter.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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In the gutter, the usual New Orleans blend of litter and live-oak leaves was topped by a shimmering layer of pink fish scales glinting in the sun.—
Daniel Brook,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Eclipsed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclipsed. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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