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
Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Check my main feed for more in-depth articles on stargazing, astronomy, eclipses and more.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Spectacular planet gatherings, eclipses, and Saturn’s opposition are among the many marvels on the horizon.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025
On the flip side, a long-time friendship might dissolve… eclipses end things quickly when they’re no longer aligned.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 31 Aug. 2025
Six in 10 Americans are deeply concerned about tuition expenses, a worry that spans party lines and eclipses anxieties about campus bias or antisemitism.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
On September 7, the first of two eclipses this month shines above us in Pisces.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 26 Aug. 2025
Solar eclipses occur when the moon moves between the sun and Earth.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
Although total lunar eclipses are not rare, September's blood moon will have the longest period of totality compared to other eclipses this year.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Check my main feed for more in-depth articles on stargazing, astronomy, eclipses and more.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Spectacular planet gatherings, eclipses, and Saturn’s opposition are among the many marvels on the horizon.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025
On the flip side, a long-time friendship might dissolve… eclipses end things quickly when they’re no longer aligned.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 31 Aug. 2025
Six in 10 Americans are deeply concerned about tuition expenses, a worry that spans party lines and eclipses anxieties about campus bias or antisemitism.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
On September 7, the first of two eclipses this month shines above us in Pisces.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 26 Aug. 2025
Solar eclipses occur when the moon moves between the sun and Earth.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclipses
Verb
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Overall, the original game holds up remarkably well and easily surpasses many modern stealth titles that aren't Hitman.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
26 Aug. 2025
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Entitlements Enforcement Implement the logic to throttle or cut off usage when credits run out or if a post-pay customer surpasses a risk threshold.—
Griffin Parry,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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While individual leaves can reach 18 inches long, the plant itself rarely exceeds 8 inches in height.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
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That footprint far exceeds the longtime 39% limit on ownership of stations, which had been kept in place by both Republican and Democratic administrations over the past three decades.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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The set conquers one tally outright and nearly tops several others, giving the rock musicians another major win in a career already full of them.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Senior quarterback Emmett Dowling completes 25 of 43 passes for 382 yards and four TDs and hits Quentin Burrell for the winning 2-point conversion pass as Mount Carmel tops Moeller 43-42 in Ohio.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois led the declines, while just a few additional states saw price drops.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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This research is notable for being one of the first long-term studies to quantify insect declines in a pristine environment relatively untouched by humans.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The second series investigates deaths involving apparent falls from heights — examining whether victims were pushed from locations like balconies, cliffs and bridges.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Then, as evening falls, stroll along the canals or watch the sun melt into Øresund’s horizon—tracing wind turbines spinning in silhouette.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Eclipses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclipses. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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