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eclipse

[ih-klips] / ɪˈklɪps /
NOUN
shadowing of the sun
Synonyms
STRONG
concealment darkening decline diminution dimming extinction obliteration occultation penumbra shading shroud veil
WEAK
extinguishment obscuration
Antonyms
STRONG
increase
VERB
obscure, veil
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dim overshadow
STRONG
adumbrate becloud bedim cloud darken extinguish murk shadow shroud
WEAK
blot out
Antonyms
STRONG
brighten clear up lighten
WEAK
clear explain fall behind lay out
VERB
surpass achievement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
exceed outdo outshine overrun transcend
STRONG
excel surmount
WEAK
tower above
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fail lose
WEAK
clear explain fall behind lay out

Example Sentences

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Some more outlandish estimates suggest they will eclipse the $2billion haul of Taylor Swift's Eras tour.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The AI risk brings with it great opportunity for insurers, though, with von Gablenz estimating the size of the market could eclipse that of cybersecurity insurance.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

At 41, he’s a threat to eclipse John Williams’ five wins, though Williams’ 54 nominations is well out of reach.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Earlier research at the University of Washington helped identify a system where a binary star and a large dust cloud produced an eclipse lasting seven years.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

Before 1600, the last total solar eclipse observable in upstate New York occurred on August 31, 1142.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.