as in declination
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 to surpass
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 eclipse
Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
Then, the eclipse will essentially unfold in reverse.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
Whether it’s feeling overlooked, taken advantage of, or eventually resentful as others’ needs eclipse your own, silence will drain your relationships—and, more importantly, your well-being.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 5 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Looking southwest, Chicagoans will see a partial eclipse as the moon more noticeably darkens from 12:09 a.m. to 3:47 a.m. Friday.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
Then, the eclipse will essentially unfold in reverse.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
Not only have Donato’s 23 goals eclipsed his previous career high of 16 (in 74 games in 2021-22), but his 23 assists through 60 games tops last year’s career best by five (in 78 games).
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
Whether it’s feeling overlooked, taken advantage of, or eventually resentful as others’ needs eclipse your own, silence will drain your relationships—and, more importantly, your well-being.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclipse
Noun
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In contrast, during 2016-16 the lunar declination varied from only 18.5 degrees north to 18.5 degrees south.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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Red and declinations to rust and burgundy at Ferragamo and Bottega Veneta.—
WWD,
WWD,
3 Sep. 2019
Verb
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Green tea also surpasses the antioxidant content of coffee, which is usually roasted.—
Maria Goldbach,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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The federal government’s gross national debt has surpassed $34 trillion, a record high that foreshadows the coming political and economic challenges to improve America’s balance sheet in the coming years.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2025
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Roads and bridges are designed with strict weight limits for a reason: excessive loads accelerate structural deterioration, leading to costly repairs and safety hazards.—
Ydanis Rodriguez,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2025
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In addition to this, using excessive water or harsh chemical cleaners can then lead to moisture accumulation around window seals, which can potentially cause mould growth or deterioration of the frame around the windows.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Currently being adapted into an animation series slated for summer release, pre-registrations on Tencent Video for the series have already exceeded 830,000.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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According to the study, amounts of metals found in the cookies often exceeded limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for drinking water.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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However, the rising demand for financial aid and the decline in international applications pose significant challenges.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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While that survey of online officers found a tiny decline in the proportion of universities charging more for online than in-person classes, the drop was statistically insignificant, however.—
Jon Marcus,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Ulta’s earnings came in at $8.46 per share, topping the LSEG consensus estimate of $7.12 per share.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
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Last month, Portland topped Bay’s record with its new agreement with Ring.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Overly broad agent objectives introduce performance degradation, making debugging and optimization significantly more challenging.—
Rick Kelly,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Where everything seems more and more about degradation.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Trump also revoked an executive order, signed by Biden in 2024, focused on bettering labor standards.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025
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The legislative session moves fast — lawmakers have only two months each year to better the lives of Floridians.—
Yacob Reyes,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Eclipse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclipse. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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