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
The siblings would, of course, go on to become pop superstars in their own rights in the decades to come, eclipsing the fame of all their brothers and sisters.
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John Russell, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Late in the season, Schaefer set NHL records for goals and points by an 18-year-old defenseman, eclipsing Phil Housley in both categories.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Bueckers also notched a franchise record, eclipsing the 200 career-assist mark in just 38 games.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 13 May 2026
And not to say that this unit is anywhere close to the lack of talent that group of Kenneth Murray and Jack Sanborn had, but again, simply eclipsing that bar can’t be the goal.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
Some 43 new world records were set, with several lots eclipsing estimates and making history in the process.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
Numerous data center projects that are eclipsing the size of older models are planned for the next few years in the KC metro, and some are already operating.
—Sofi Zeman
may 11, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Celebrini, 19, finished fourth in the NHL with 115 points, eclipsing Joe Thornton’s single-season team record of 114 set in 2006-07.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Restaurants reigned as Amex’s single biggest travel and entertainment spending category coming out of COVID, rising from a distant third two years before, and eclipsing the traditional leaders, hotels and airfare.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 May 2026
John Russell, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Late in the season, Schaefer set NHL records for goals and points by an 18-year-old defenseman, eclipsing Phil Housley in both categories.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Bueckers also notched a franchise record, eclipsing the 200 career-assist mark in just 38 games.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 13 May 2026
And not to say that this unit is anywhere close to the lack of talent that group of Kenneth Murray and Jack Sanborn had, but again, simply eclipsing that bar can’t be the goal.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
Some 43 new world records were set, with several lots eclipsing estimates and making history in the process.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
Numerous data center projects that are eclipsing the size of older models are planned for the next few years in the KC metro, and some are already operating.
—Sofi Zeman
may 11, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Celebrini, 19, finished fourth in the NHL with 115 points, eclipsing Joe Thornton’s single-season team record of 114 set in 2006-07.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Restaurants reigned as Amex’s single biggest travel and entertainment spending category coming out of COVID, rising from a distant third two years before, and eclipsing the traditional leaders, hotels and airfare.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclipsing
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The newest member of the Dream became the fastest player in WNBA history to record 50 career double-doubles during Saturday’s season-opening win over the Minnesota Lynx, surpassing a mark previously held by WNBA legend Tina Charles.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Then, in 2017, Tesla mainstreamed the Model S with the more affordable Model 3, surpassing the erstwhile eco-warrior favorite Prius.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The car-sized rover has been exploring Mars' Gale Crater since 2012, far exceeding its two-year mission plan.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Hiring slowed in April but remained solid, exceeding economists’ expectations, federal government data last week showed.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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In 2026, the pace of deals has kicked into overdrive, with Nvidia already topping $40 billion in commitments and expanding its portfolio to include more public equities.—
Kristina Partsinevelos,Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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This season, however, most cases have been found in the country’s central region, with the province of Buenos Aires topping the highest number of cases with 42.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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“Eclipsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclipsing. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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