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
Phil Plait, Scientific American, 9 Jan. 2025
Never miss a rocket launch, meteor shower, eclipse or other event that’s out of this world.
—Michael Roston, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 16 Feb. 2025
Ad spending on tech and social media platforms far eclipses traditional TV.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The exact times of the eclipse will depend on your location, so check the Time and Date site to find out.
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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.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclipse
Noun
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Red and declinations to rust and burgundy at Ferragamo and Bottega Veneta.—
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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.—
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In Denmark, where Season 1 surpassed its prime-time slot average by 31%, a second season is set to launch later this month.—
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Passenger traffic at Midway had surpassed pre-pandemic levels.—
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His environmental project launched the Institute’s research via an extensive study of the relationship between business practices and environmental deterioration.—
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Shot over five tumultuous years, the film traces Noam’s journey in tandem with the region’s steady deterioration.—
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But the number of deaths in 2025 has already exceeded last year’s count.—
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The Mansour Group has more than 60,000 employees and annual revenue exceeding $7.5 billion.—
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In the United States, there have been recent declines in some parents getting their children vaccinated, driven largely by the spread of misinformation, including the misconception that vaccination may be tied to autism.—
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In total, German exports added up to 1.56 trillion euros last year, a 1.2% decline compared with 2023.—
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Winnie matched the decor in a red blouse and pants, topped with a red trench coat.—
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The former is hydrating and refreshing to the max: meant for topping your makeup with a glow and blocking the sun’s rays at the same time.—
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Warming is also altering rain patterns, accelerating droughts, facilitating the spread of devastating diseases like pod rot, and contributing to soil degradation.—
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Finding the right chemistry The degradation of battery performance is largely a matter of its key components gradually dropping out of use within the battery.—
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The American Gaming Association estimates betters nationwide will wager $1.39 billion on the big game — an 11.2% increase from the projection made by research firm Eilers & Krejcik Gaming for last year's Super Bowl.—
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People add a range of things, like chlorophyll drops, apple cider vinegar and L-theanine powder to their water in order to try to better their health.—
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“Eclipse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclipse. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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