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
Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Stargazers hoping to get ready for future eclipses should read our guide to buying quality eclipse glasses online and read our explainer detailing how to safely photograph a solar eclipse.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 21 Sep. 2025
But Pivetta’s season eclipses that of any Cubs starting pitcher.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
Check my main feed for more in-depth articles on stargazing, astronomy, eclipses and more.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
This happens twice a year when eclipses happen back-to-back within a two-week span.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
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
Spectacular planet gatherings, eclipses, and Saturn’s opposition are among the many marvels on the horizon.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025
Don’t panic… eclipses aren’t here to punish.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 31 Aug. 2025
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
Most also reject the idea of celebrating a public figure’s death — and a substantial portion think the cost of gun deaths eclipses the need to safeguard the Second Amendment.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Hype eclipses cash flows, and momentum overtakes fundamentals, leaving individual investors exposed to costly swings.
—Anmol Verma, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Added to his stakes in Neuralink — valued at around $9 billion — and his other companies, his private company wealth eclipses his Tesla wealth.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
With the sun shining in your sign until September 22 and both eclipses activating your axis of self and relationships, this month pushes you into taking initiative in your life.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Stargazers hoping to get ready for future eclipses should read our guide to buying quality eclipse glasses online and read our explainer detailing how to safely photograph a solar eclipse.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 21 Sep. 2025
But Pivetta’s season eclipses that of any Cubs starting pitcher.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
Check my main feed for more in-depth articles on stargazing, astronomy, eclipses and more.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
This happens twice a year when eclipses happen back-to-back within a two-week span.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
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
Spectacular planet gatherings, eclipses, and Saturn’s opposition are among the many marvels on the horizon.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025
Don’t panic… eclipses aren’t here to punish.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Most also reject the idea of celebrating a public figure’s death — and a substantial portion think the cost of gun deaths eclipses the need to safeguard the Second Amendment.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Hype eclipses cash flows, and momentum overtakes fundamentals, leaving individual investors exposed to costly swings.
—Anmol Verma, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Added to his stakes in Neuralink — valued at around $9 billion — and his other companies, his private company wealth eclipses his Tesla wealth.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclipses
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With the win, Wilson surpasses WNBA legends Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie, and Lauren Jackson — all three-time MVPs — to stand alone atop the league’s all-time MVP list.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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This all sounds wonderful, but for me, oil control surpasses everything.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
19 Sep. 2025
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The controversy centered on Pulgarín’s age, 34, which many pointed out exceeds the usual standards of other beauty pageants in Colombia, according to US Magazine.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Parents also appreciated that the clever design prevents pieces from getting lost, making this a travel toy that exceeds expectations.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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Parsons Capital Management, based in Providence, Rhode Island, tops this year’s CNBC Financial Advisor 100 list.—
,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Her Instagram following tops 84 million, putting her in league with Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Markets with the biggest influx of new apartments tended to post the largest price declines, according to Chen.—
David McMillin,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, Tesla’s core EV business has faced headwinds in 2025, including large market-cap declines and profitability pressure that have sharpened scrutiny of whether Optimus can deliver commercial returns at scale.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With Sandals Ocho Rios, Sandals Dunn’s River, and Sandals Royal Plantation, the highlight is a catamaran cruise that ends with the island’s most famous falls.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
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Among those over 85, the cohort at highest risk, death rates from falls jumped to 339 per 100,000 in 2023, from 92 per 100,000 in 1990.—
Paula Span,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Eclipses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclipses. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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