Synonyms of eclipsing

eclipsing

verb

present participle of eclipse

as in surpassing

to be greater, better, or stronger than

the brilliant young pianist now eclipsed even his own mentor in musical artistry

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surpassing
• exceeding
• topping
• outstripping
• outshining
• transcending
• outdistancing
• outdoing
• beating
• excelling
• outclassing
• bettering
• towering (over)
• overshadowing
• overcoming
• overtopping
• outmatching
• mastering
• outgunning
• defeating
• going one better
• outpacing
• outrunning
• outweighing
• running circles around
• besting
• outperforming
• outracing
• surmounting
• conquering
• subduing
• trumping
• prevailing (over)
• trouncing
• crushing
• overpassing
• clobbering
• winning (against)
• outcompeting
• shaming
• licking
• overmatching
• triumphing (over)
• trimming
• whipping
• one-upping
• walloping
• routing
• thrashing
• drubbing
• overbearing
• worsting
• outbalancing
• skunking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losing (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of eclipsing

More than 98 percent of lots sold within or above their pre-sale estimates, with 40 percent eclipsing their high estimates. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2026

The department’s interactive police activity dashboard said 25 vehicles have been reported so far this year, eclipsing the seven vehicles reported stolen in all of 2025. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026

Trump’s notoriety for corruption may finally be eclipsing his populist appeal, and even rhetoricians as skilled as Jennings have difficulty making a case for him. — Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Ryan Tannehill was still the starter then, and Willis got three starts as a rookie, never eclipsing 100 yards passing in any of those games. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

Across the broader ecosystem, major Republican organizations had roughly $1 billion available, eclipsing the $579 million available for comparable Democratic groups, according to a CNBC analysis of FEC filings. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

For Spring/ Summer 2027, established ambassadors and global fandoms continued to drive social engagement, with Thai drama stars eclipsing K-pop idols for the first time to dominate the overall ranking. — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026

But Piscopo had a ceiling, while Murphy had seemingly none, with the younger star inevitably eclipsing not just his friend and scene partner, but at times the show itself. — Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2026

During the summer months in the Northern Hemisphere, Hinode sees a solar eclipse on every orbit, with the Earth eclipsing the sun for up to 10 minutes at a time. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2026