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
Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
Despite technically being visible in the 13 areas mentioned above, the weather will also factor into where the eclipse's path can be seen clearest.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Big Think, 18 Mar. 2025
Yet the blue and gold had already eclipsed 120 points in the game.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The orbital motion of the moon, which is the same direction as Earth's but twice as fast, determines the direction of the eclipse's shadow.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
Despite technically being visible in the 13 areas mentioned above, the weather will also factor into where the eclipse's path can be seen clearest.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
While briefly eclipsed by other notions of evolution and adjusted over time to integrate with new findings, modern biology now rests on Darwin’s foundations and the laws of natural selection.
—Big Think, 18 Mar. 2025
Yet the blue and gold had already eclipsed 120 points in the game.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclipse
Noun
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The sun's changing declination is what determines whether the sun's rays strike us at a low angle or more directly.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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The changing declination also defines the daily arc that the sun takes across the sky, thereby accounting for the length of daylight.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In the last year, Church & Dwight’s revenue growth surpassed its outlook and, according to sources, outperformed its competitors.—
Seth Matlins,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The receiver surpassed 1,000 yards in two of his four collegiate seasons and could be one of the best pass-catchers in this class.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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Submersible visits over the years have shown an increase in its deterioration, with rust and microorganisms eating away at the ship's metal. Dives over more than a decade have shown the ship is falling apart.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
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That could mean that rate cuts are pushed off until much later this year or even delayed until next year if that deterioration takes time to materialize.—
Colby Smith,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Listen to this article The usual sales pitch for working from home has been that the job can get done just as effectively outside the office, boosting morale and allowing employees to manage other commitments while meeting and even exceeding their professional responsibilities.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Track limits have long been a hot topic in Formula One, particularly after the 2023 Austrian GP, where more than 1,200 instances of a driver possibly exceeding track limits were reviewed.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Apparel exports from Turkey saw a decline of 6 percent in January-February 2025, and a drop of 4.47 percent year-on-year in 2024, with the last month of the year falling almost 11 percent.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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Walmart's stock has experienced a notable decline amid a nationwide boycott and broader market volatility.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This casserole is extra creamy and topped with cheesy homemade biscuits.—
Emma Phelps,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2025
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Woven leather handles top both Fattal and Michikawa’s teapots, while Chipperfield opted for a copper handle for its glazed cobalt blue design.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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This is, in part, about the degradation, devaluation, and replacement of writers.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2025
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Soil degradation, water scarcity, and climate volatility have become immediate operational threats.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Tucked away after a swarm of students asked him tons of questions on his career to better their own, Chavarria, a CFDA Award-winning designer, reflected on his childhood, which is where his love of fashion was born.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Apr. 2025
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Only one team in Europe’s top four leagues, Bilbao’s Athletic Club (six), can better them.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Eclipse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclipse. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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