eclipse
/ɪˈklɪps/
noun
- An event in which one celestial body moves into the shadow of another, blocking its light, especially when the sun or moon is obscured.
- A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun.
- We stayed up late to watch the lunar eclipse turn the moon a deep red.
- The total eclipse lasted only a few minutes, but the sky went completely dark.
- A loss of importance, power, or influence compared to someone or something else.
- The old technology suffered an eclipse after the invention of the smartphone.
- Her talent led to the eclipse of her rival's reputation in the art world.
- The rise of streaming services caused the eclipse of traditional movie rental stores.
verb
- To obscure or block the light of a celestial body by passing in front of it.
- A passing cloud briefly eclipsed the full moon, casting a shadow over the garden.
- The moon will eclipse the sun during the total solar eclipse.
- Astronomers predicted exactly when the planet would eclipse the distant star.
- To surpass or outshine someone or something, making them seem less important or impressive.
- The young athlete's performance eclipsed the previous world record.
- The new skyscraper eclipses all other buildings in the city skyline.
- Her latest novel completely eclipsed her earlier works in popularity.
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