Synonyms of eclipsing

eclipsing

verb

present participle of eclipse

as in surpassing

to be greater, better, or stronger than

the brilliant young pianist now eclipsed even his own mentor in musical artistry

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surpassing
• exceeding
• topping
• outstripping
• outshining
• transcending
• outdistancing
• outdoing
• beating
• excelling
• outclassing
• bettering
• towering (over)
• overshadowing
• overcoming
• overtopping
• outmatching
• mastering
• outgunning
• defeating
• going one better
• outpacing
• outrunning
• outweighing
• running circles around
• besting
• outperforming
• outracing
• surmounting
• conquering
• subduing
• trumping
• prevailing (over)
• trouncing
• crushing
• overpassing
• clobbering
• winning (against)
• outcompeting
• shaming
• licking
• overmatching
• triumphing (over)
• trimming
• whipping
• one-upping
• walloping
• routing
• thrashing
• drubbing
• overbearing
• worsting
• outbalancing
• skunking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losing (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of eclipsing

In getting out ahead of OpenAI, Zuckerberg is building on the momentum of Muse, which skyrocketed to the top of Apple's App Store, eclipsing ChatGPT. — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

Enrollment numbers show the college has 527 graduate students and a record 2,691 undergraduate students, eclipsing last year’s record 2,632 undergraduates. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

During the summer months in the Northern Hemisphere, Hinode sees a solar eclipse on every orbit, with the Earth eclipsing the sun for up to 10 minutes at a time. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Quarterback Dak Prescott handled business with 279 yards and four touchdowns — eclipsing Tony Romo’s career passing touchdowns record along the way (249). — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026

Fifita was efficient despite being sacked four times, completing 31 of 34 passes to reach 10,017 career yards, eclipsing Nick Foles’ record of 10,011 from 2009–11. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

The 59 points allowed set a new Panthers record for futility, eclipsing the 52 points given up twice before. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2026

Vivid shades of purple, blue, and green are eclipsing classic fall nail colors like burgundy and dark brown. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 8 Sep. 2026

Martinelli becomes Arsenal’s record sale, eclipsing the £35m deal which took Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to Liverpool in 2017. — James McNicholas, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026