as in surpassing
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 eclipsing
In 2025, over $18 trillion in transactions was settled in stablecoins, eclipsing total transactions on traditional payment platforms like Visa and Mastercard, according to crypto research firm Delphi Digital.
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Angelica Ang, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
After surging by over 180% over the past year while eclipsing numerous all-time highs, the precious metal is now trading near its latest record high of slightly under $100 per ounce — a level that seemed unthinkable just 18 months ago when the price of silver was sitting below $30.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
But with a dispute over Greenland’s future largely eclipsing other transatlantic issues at Davos, discussions about Ukraine’s defense looked likely to be sidelined.
—Kamila Hrabchuk, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Stripes are quickly eclipsing polka dots as the nail design to watch this season.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026
The November gains were broad based, with motor vehicle and parts dealers, building material and garden centers, gas stations, sporting goods stores, and miscellaneous outlets all seeing gains eclipsing 1%.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
The new Dom 155 will be the biggest in the line, comfortably eclipsing the existing 115-foot and 133-foot models.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2026
Knueppel is seemingly eclipsing new marks daily, and garnering praise from Hall of Fame coaches like Indiana’s Rick Carlisle.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
Revenues are at record highs, eclipsing $12 billion in 2024.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Angelica Ang, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
After surging by over 180% over the past year while eclipsing numerous all-time highs, the precious metal is now trading near its latest record high of slightly under $100 per ounce — a level that seemed unthinkable just 18 months ago when the price of silver was sitting below $30.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
But with a dispute over Greenland’s future largely eclipsing other transatlantic issues at Davos, discussions about Ukraine’s defense looked likely to be sidelined.
—Kamila Hrabchuk, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Stripes are quickly eclipsing polka dots as the nail design to watch this season.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026
The November gains were broad based, with motor vehicle and parts dealers, building material and garden centers, gas stations, sporting goods stores, and miscellaneous outlets all seeing gains eclipsing 1%.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
The new Dom 155 will be the biggest in the line, comfortably eclipsing the existing 115-foot and 133-foot models.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2026
Knueppel is seemingly eclipsing new marks daily, and garnering praise from Hall of Fame coaches like Indiana’s Rick Carlisle.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
Revenues are at record highs, eclipsing $12 billion in 2024.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eclipsing
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That measure passed overwhelmingly, by a 2-to-1 majority, easily surpassing that of the original initiative.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Pomegranates have reached super stature and have been dubbed the new super fruit, surpassing blueberries as the antioxidant of choice for heart health.—
Mary Ann Esposito,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Five elite wing suit flyers navigate an opening in the world’s tallest hotel at speeds exceeding 124 mph.—
Tricia Escobedo,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Output climbed by 8% to an all-time high of almost 890,346 tons last year, according to data released by Mines and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe, who’s confident Zambia can fulfill its ambition of exceeding 1 million tons in 2026.—
Taonga Mitimingi,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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Consider boosting your fiber further by topping your oats with additional high-fiber options, such as your favorite high-fiber fruit.—
Regina Windsor,
Verywell Health,
8 Jan. 2026
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Unsurprisingly, topping the list of nominees is Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, with nine nods, closely followed by Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value with eight, Ryan Coogler’s Sinners with seven, and Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet with six.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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