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
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 31 Dec. 2025
December options expirations are usually the year’s biggest, but this one eclipses all records, Goldman said.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025
Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026
Diggs goes over 1,000 With a 34-yard catch at the end of the third quarter, New England's Stefon Diggs eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards for the seventh time in his career.
—CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for eclipse
Noun
In addition, moon watchers will witness a total lunar eclipse in March and a partial eclipse in August.
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Boasting 701 hp, the new 2026 Turbo S eclipses the GT2 RS as the most powerful 911 in history.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclipse
Noun
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Nachmanoff pressed the Justice Department over whether a formal declination memo deciding against charges for Comey exists.—
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McLaughlin characterized the Fullerton officer’s response as a declination to help.—
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The project goals, which were ambitious in terms of cell voltage and current density, were surpassed.—
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Stafford sets Rams mark Stafford surpassed Kurt Warner for the most postseason passing yards and completions in Rams history.—
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With the deterioration and rise of crime in South Beach in the late 1970s, as well as inflation and the shrinking tourist business, the Famous was forced to close in 1981.—
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While analysts do not expect the rift to escalate into direct conflict, even a limited deterioration could carry far-reaching consequences.—
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After a debut season that exceeded even generous expectations, can the show do it all over again?—
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But simply getting on the long list far exceeded Alexan’s expectations.—
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Wholesale market prices for milk, cheese and butter have been lower than normal for about a year, but had more of a significant decline in the past six months, Cain said.—
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Today, similar prudence animates concerns about NATO and broader trans-Atlantic ties in an era when Europe has undergone profound transformations through mass migration, supranational governance, demographic decline, and shifting cultural priorities.—
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Swift became the fourth back over the last four seasons to top 1,000 yards with Johnson as his play caller.—
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Montana State found a way to top that accomplishment with a thrilling finish in the first overtime in the 48 years of this title game.—
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That selectivity creates a stable interface and avoids many of the degradation pathways that plague liquid-electrolyte cells.—
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Scarce arable land and soil degradation further constrain food production.—
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His economy rate for the series is just over three, bettered only by Archer (of bowlers who’ve played three or more of the Tests) and would be appreciably less without that first innings in Perth.—
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With a staggeringly large jackpot up for grabs the night before Christmas, people across the United States are looking for ways to better their odds at becoming a billionaire.—
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“Eclipse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eclipse. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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