as in surpassing
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 eclipsing
After all, Forbes reported that Swift’s Eras tour became the highest-grossing music tour of all time, eclipsing $2 billion in ticket revenues.
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Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Immigration has now become the dominant political issue in Britain, eclipsing concerns over a faltering economy, as the country faces a record number of asylum claims and arrivals by migrants in small boats across the Channel, including more than 28,000 this year.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
For Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, social media – especially YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat – has become their source of information about the world, eclipsing traditional news outlets.
—Sam Wineburg, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025
The Las Vegas Raiders' rushing attack was a major problem last season, with not a single Raiders running back eclipsing 500 yards on the ground.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Among drafted rookies, though, Bueckers stands alone, eclipsing Candace Parker’s 40-point effort in 2008.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Their 40 series without a sweep is the longest in franchise history, eclipsing the 1970 team, which went 32 straight series.
—Jeff Wallner, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
The Port of Los Angeles reported an all-time record in cargo movement for a single month, eclipsing 1 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) handled for the second time ever.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
Products can then be tailored to a guest’s exact concerns, eclipsing the need to lug around your whole routine on your travels with you.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025
Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Immigration has now become the dominant political issue in Britain, eclipsing concerns over a faltering economy, as the country faces a record number of asylum claims and arrivals by migrants in small boats across the Channel, including more than 28,000 this year.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
For Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, social media – especially YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat – has become their source of information about the world, eclipsing traditional news outlets.
—Sam Wineburg, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025
The Las Vegas Raiders' rushing attack was a major problem last season, with not a single Raiders running back eclipsing 500 yards on the ground.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Among drafted rookies, though, Bueckers stands alone, eclipsing Candace Parker’s 40-point effort in 2008.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Their 40 series without a sweep is the longest in franchise history, eclipsing the 1970 team, which went 32 straight series.
—Jeff Wallner, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
The Port of Los Angeles reported an all-time record in cargo movement for a single month, eclipsing 1 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) handled for the second time ever.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
Products can then be tailored to a guest’s exact concerns, eclipsing the need to lug around your whole routine on your travels with you.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclipsing
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Most good thrillers escalate gradually, with each twist surpassing the last.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Oracle on Wednesday jumped from being the 13th-most valuable company in the S&P 500 to the 10th most-valuable, surpassing the market value of Eli Lilly (LLY), Walmart (WMT) and JPMorgan Chase (JPM).—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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As experts, the members of Forbes Business Council have experience implementing customer service best practices without exceeding their budget or overwhelming their team.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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An American Medical Association survey of 13,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants in 2022 reflected rates of burnout exceeding 50% in several key specialties.—
Patrick Aguilar,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Stakes in Group C Supplied Bafana Bafana will host Nigeria, knowing that a victory could effectively eliminate the Super Eagles' chances of topping Group C, unless off-field issues alter the situation.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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By scooping her chocolate cake into dessert glasses and topping it with icing and strawberries, Gaines tapped into this centuries-old dessert tradition.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Eclipsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclipsing. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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