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
Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2024
On rare occasions, a new moon is visible in the sky—eclipses.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
In Baltimore, a run of 38 days without any measurable precipitation — ending on Nov. 9 — set a new record, eclipsing the previous record of 32, set in 1963.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
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Space is filled with thrilling things to see, from full moons to eclipses, meteor showers and comets, each offering their own distinctive spectacle.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2024
On rare occasions, a new moon is visible in the sky—eclipses.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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John tour at the time eclipsed a record that had previously been set by Ed Sheeran’s Divide Tour, which over a period of years grossed $776 billion.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
In Baltimore, a run of 38 days without any measurable precipitation — ending on Nov. 9 — set a new record, eclipsing the previous record of 32, set in 1963.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
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Red and declinations to rust and burgundy at Ferragamo and Bottega Veneta.WWD, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
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Thomas said the sheriff's office presented the case to the district attorney's office for declination purposes only because of Suff's prior convictions and death sentence.Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 15 Aug. 2024
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Since launch, Erica has surpassed over 2 billion interactions, and has helped 42 million clients, tackling tasks like balance inquiries, budgeting tips, and even bill payments.Sandy Carter, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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An online fundraiser created to help Luigi Mangione with his legal fees has surpassed $10,000.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Coined as far back as 1854 by Henry David Thoreau in Walden, the idea of mental deterioration from trivial distractions has never been more relevant.Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Tedeschi credits Park Road with heroic work on the Maysles footage, which was delivered to them in various stages of deterioration.Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 5 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement In this little town surrounded by agriculture fields and solar farms, summer temperatures exceed 110 degrees, and many homes have lawns of dirt instead of grass.Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Just don’t exceed 1,000 micrograms of total daily folate, the NIH says, as high doses can hide or exacerbate B12 deficiency and potentially increase risks of colorectal cancer.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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The decline may not seem like a lot, but even a small shift matters in close elections — especially in battleground states with large union memberships, such as Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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The decline in childhood vaccination rates threaten herd immunity and will ultimately allow diseases that were thought to be eradicated to reappear.Omer Awan, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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But with a tight budget, a new vehicle had to be affordable — a tall order for car shoppers these days, given that the average transaction price of a new vehicle in October topped $48,600, according to Kelley Blue Book.Jamie L. LaReau, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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At some of New York City’s most prestigious private schools, tuition tops $60,000.Emma Whitford, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Our region has been plagued for far too long by foreign interference, wars, sectarian conflicts, terrorism, drug trafficking, water scarcity, refugee crises, and environmental degradation.Mohammad Javad Zarif, Foreign Affairs, 2 Dec. 2024
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These novel electrolytes are designed to be much less susceptible to degradation, offering a more stable electrolyte-environment interface.Matthew Dawson, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Goldman said the cruise line has bettered its business and is deserving of a higher price-to-earnings multiple.Pia Singh, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Here are some ways companies can better the frontline experience for everyone.Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Eclipse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclipse. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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