as in declinations
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 surpasses
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 eclipses
Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Check my main feed for more in-depth articles on stargazing, astronomy, eclipses and more.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, eclipses in March and August — concluding a series that began in 2024 between you and Pisces — bring a long personal storyline to completion.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
This is a result of game-changing eclipses falling on that axis that involves your tenth house of career and fourth house of home life—on February 17 and August 12, respectively.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Not only that, but the ever-important paths of totality will include travel hotspots, making these some of the most accessible and enchanting eclipses of our lifetime.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Their silence came largely out of respect for the victims’ families and the trauma of those left behind, which Mel Kohberger emphasized eclipses her own family’s fallout.
—Theresa Braine, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Looking back in time, there are similar trios, from 1990 to 1992 and from 2008 to 2010, although most of these eclipses took place in remote regions and were difficult to access or troubled by clouds.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2026
The eclipses on March 3rd and August 28th are pushing you into the spotlight and giving you a chance to reflect on how your actions are affecting others.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 26 Dec. 2025
Azadeh Moaveni, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
But the data only tells them the ‘what’ not the ‘why’ — which is where experience still eclipses the cold, hard numbers in the data.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Boasting 701 hp, the new 2026 Turbo S eclipses the GT2 RS as the most powerful 911 in history.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026
Roughly 50 percent of Americans have tried the drug, and according to a 2024 study, the number of people using cannabis daily or near daily now eclipses the number who drink alcohol at a similar frequency.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2025
December options expirations are usually the year’s biggest, but this one eclipses all records, Goldman said.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025
Cotton also eclipses natural fibers like wool (3 percent) and hemp (1 percent).
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
The central performance never eclipses the movie.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2025
That narrowly eclipses the previous low of -26 recorded between August 22–25.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Noun
Check Time and Date’s website for details on when and where to see these eclipses.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Check my main feed for more in-depth articles on stargazing, astronomy, eclipses and more.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, eclipses in March and August — concluding a series that began in 2024 between you and Pisces — bring a long personal storyline to completion.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
This is a result of game-changing eclipses falling on that axis that involves your tenth house of career and fourth house of home life—on February 17 and August 12, respectively.
—Maressa Brown, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Not only that, but the ever-important paths of totality will include travel hotspots, making these some of the most accessible and enchanting eclipses of our lifetime.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Their silence came largely out of respect for the victims’ families and the trauma of those left behind, which Mel Kohberger emphasized eclipses her own family’s fallout.
—Theresa Braine, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Looking back in time, there are similar trios, from 1990 to 1992 and from 2008 to 2010, although most of these eclipses took place in remote regions and were difficult to access or troubled by clouds.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2026
The eclipses on March 3rd and August 28th are pushing you into the spotlight and giving you a chance to reflect on how your actions are affecting others.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 26 Dec. 2025
Verb
What terrifies Iran’s theocrats the most, the fear that eclipses all their fears, is the ability of the people at large to clearly see the essential realities of the present regime.
—Azadeh Moaveni, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
But the data only tells them the ‘what’ not the ‘why’ — which is where experience still eclipses the cold, hard numbers in the data.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Boasting 701 hp, the new 2026 Turbo S eclipses the GT2 RS as the most powerful 911 in history.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026
Roughly 50 percent of Americans have tried the drug, and according to a 2024 study, the number of people using cannabis daily or near daily now eclipses the number who drink alcohol at a similar frequency.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2025
December options expirations are usually the year’s biggest, but this one eclipses all records, Goldman said.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025
Cotton also eclipses natural fibers like wool (3 percent) and hemp (1 percent).
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
The central performance never eclipses the movie.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2025
That narrowly eclipses the previous low of -26 recorded between August 22–25.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclipses
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That marks a record since the party's foundation in 1955 and surpasses the previous record of 300 seats won in 1986 by late Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone.—
MARI YAMAGUCHI,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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That marks a record since the party’s foundation in 1955 and surpasses the previous record of 300 seats won in 1986 by the party under late Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The company’s annual revenue now exceeds $35 million and has grown sevenfold in the past year, according to Proner.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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This far exceeds other similar devices.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Grave of the Fireflies is about the horrors and degradations of war.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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For Parisian Jews in 1941 and 1942, these thefts were compounded by a cascade of other degradations, including the loss of distinguished positions at the Sorbonne, in banking, science, and medicine, with more devastation to come.—
Christopher C. Gorham
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Singapore tops the payout rankings for the 2026 Winter Games.—
Lee Ying Shan,Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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However, if your income tops those thresholds, 25% of your benefits may be taxed.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Studies have shown, however, that buybacks account for significant declines in mass shootings.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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However, as oil production declines and fossil fuel companies increasingly become insolvent, California regulators worry taxpayers may have to assume the costs to plug these wells.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The property slump has weighed on economic growth and spending in the world’s second-biggest economy, and experts say the state purchases may finally halt further price falls, according to Reuters.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Turkey, 31; and Nicaragua, 14, among the biggest falls.—
Geir Moulson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Eclipses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclipses. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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