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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

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The coalition between a European Catholicism in eclipse and a Latin Catholicism in decline may not endure for all time, but it’s difficult to envision a practical alternative for today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

A new study reveals that cities across the United States and Canada experienced a noticeable drop in ground vibrations during the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

And on April 6, they also witnessed a 54-minute solar eclipse as their capsule continued on its orbit.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

For Glover, the "greatest gift" of the mission was seeing the lunar eclipse from beyond the far side of the moon.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

As they approached, the sun came out of a momentary eclipse behind a cloud.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley

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